Latest updates on Baltimore unrest and Freddie Gray case
Below is The Sun's live blog coverage of the Baltimore unrest and riots. Live blog coverage began April 24 as police provided the first of many updates about the Gray investigation and continued until May 3, two days after Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced charges against the six officers.
April 27 riots coverage: Riots erupt: Baltimore descends into chaos, violence, looting | Baltimore rioting kicked off with rumors of 'purge' | Friends, family bid farewell to Freddie Gray | Damage and incidents of violence [Map] | Photo gallery | Video | Reader reaction [Map]
Key live blog updates:
April 25: Protesters clash downtown
April 27: Freddie Gray's funeral; first mentions of 'credible threats' and a 'purge' | Clashes with police at Mondawmin Mall, downtown | Police update: 'A trying and disappointing day'; pastors, Gray family speak on night of riots
April 28: Cleanup begins | Gang members call for peace | Tensions rise again | First night of curfew, unrest continues
May 1: State's Attorney announces charges against 6 officers
Visit our special section for the latest news and The Baltimore Sun's in-depth coverage on the Gray case and ensuing unrest.
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: need "a new culture of policing" honor good policing, punish bad policingby Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:08:30 PM -
#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: charges give family "a measure of hope" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD8vupUW8AE00hk.jpg
by Pamela Wood via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 9:08:31 PM -
A group of protesters are on the corner of Pratt St and Light St. The group is on the sidewalk and no vehicular travel lanes are blocked.by Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:08:43 PM -
#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: need "a new culture of policing" honor good policing, punish bad policingby Pamela Wood via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 9:08:44 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: the blue wall of silence must come downby Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:08:51 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: must seize moment to reform policingby Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:09:51 PM
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Statement from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on indictments in death of Freddie Gray:CONTACT
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASEKevin
R. Harris
410-818-4269
kevin.harris@baltimorecity.govFriday, May 1, 2015
Mayor
Rawlings-Blake Issues Statement On Indictments in Death of Freddie GrayBALTIMORE, Md. (May 1, 2015)—Today, Mayor Stephanie
Rawlings-Blake issued the following statement in reaction to
the indictment of six Baltimore Police Officers following the death of
Mr Freddie Gray:"As mayor, I have said from the beginning that no one is above the
law in our city. I was sickened and heartbroken by the statement of charges
we heard today. No one is above the law in our city. Justice must apply to
all of us equally.With today’s official indictment, I have ordered Police Commissioner
Batts to utilize the full extent of his legal authority and immediately
suspend, without pay, all officers facing felony charges. In fact, warrants
have been executed and all officers are in custody.We know that the vast majority of the men and women of the Baltimore
Police Department continue to serve our city with pride, courage, and
distinction. But to those who engage in brutality, misconduct, racism and
corruption: there is no place for you in the Baltimore Police Department.
Today’s indictments are the next step in the legal process that is running
its course.I will continue to be relentless in changing the culture of the police
department to ensure that everyone in the City of Baltimore is treated
equally under the law.There will be justice for Mr. Gray, his family, and for the people of
Baltimore."# # #
Visit us at baltimorecity.gov.
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: There is not going to be a rush to justice in this case.by Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:11:58 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: There is not going to be a rush to justice in this case.by Pamela Wood via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 5/1/2015 9:14:50 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: justice doesn't have a colorby Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:15:12 PM
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Between the arabbers and national guard at Cross St Market its business as unusual in #fedhill #BaltimoreUprising http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD8yMNoWoAAU3TO.jpg
by Bremmore via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 9:16:36 PM -
Nice gesture by the #Rays, who had Bergers cookies shipped in from #Baltimore to make us feel at home in media dining http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD8yKMKWYAA1wad.jpg
by Eduardo A. Encina via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 9:16:44 PM -
#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: says he knows as much as the rest of us as to when exactly Freddie suffered fatal injuryby Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:17:00 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: says he knows as much as the rest of us as to when exactly Freddie suffered fatal injuryby Pamela Wood via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 9:17:39 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: re call for special prosecutor: I have confidence in this states attorneyby Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:17:52 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: fear is that would be swept under rug. There was no sweeping and no rug here.by Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:19:15 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: asks that family be left to grieve in peace. Asks media not to follow them around.by Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:19:47 PM
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A group of protesters are now walking westbound on Fayette Street from Calvert Street. The group is walking in the street. Expect delaysby Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:20:23 PM
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Billy Murphy says officers wanted this swept under the rug. "There was no sweeping, and there was no rug."by Colin Campbell via twitter 5/1/2015 9:20:49 PM -
Court records: Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. ordered held on $350,000 bailby Justin Fenton via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 5/1/2015 9:21:03 PM
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#FreddieGray family attorney Billy Murphy: "we were in shock" when learned of charges. Learned after it was announced. Watched recording.by Pamela Wood via twitter 5/1/2015 9:21:35 PM
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The group is now walking southbound on Light St from Fayette St. Motorists in the downtown area should expect delays in the area.by Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:21:54 PM
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Court records: Officer William Porter ordered held on $350,000 bailby Justin Fenton via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 5/1/2015 9:23:11 PM
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Court records: Officer Edward Nero ordered held on $250,000 bailby Justin Fenton via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 5/1/2015 9:23:13 PM
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The group of protesters have arrived at the intersection of Pratt St and Light St where a 2nd group of protesters were already assembled.by Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:27:46 PM
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Freddie Gray prosecutor comes from family steeped in policing (via @DougDonovan & @MarkPuente): baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…&src=hash' target='_blank'>#page=1">baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 5/1/2015 9:30:02 PM -
The protesters are now walking eastbound on Pratt Street from Light Street. The group is walking in the street.by Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:32:46 PM
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Map: Prosecutor's timeline in the Freddie Gray case fw.to/4UU4Yoeby Jessica Anderson via twitter 5/1/2015 9:35:51 PM -
Story with perspective from Mosby's hometown twitter.com/anicabutler/st…by Justin Fenton via twitter 5/1/2015 9:36:21 PM
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Gov. Larry Hogan has called up additional National Guardsman to head to downtown, sources say. Hogan puts tally of guardsman at 2,500.by Erin Cox via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 9:37:13 PM -
But like everyone out there is celebrating... twitter.com/erinatthesun/s…by Justin Fenton via twitter 5/1/2015 9:37:53 PM
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The protesters have stopped at the intersection of Pratt Street and Commerce Street. Motorists should expect traffic delays in the area.by Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:37:55 PM
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Marilyn Mosby won in a huge upset in the @BaltimoreSAO race. The #FreddieGray case has thrust her into the spotlight. bsun.md/1dB9UmNby Colin Campbell via twitter 5/1/2015 9:38:08 PM
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Two more people came forward Friday and said Baltimore City police had given them "rough rides." bsun.md/1GDh2WXby baltimoresun via twitter 5/1/2015 9:38:11 PM -
Map: Prosecutor's timeline announced this morning in #FreddieGray case. bsun.md/1Ar18wx by @adam_marton http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD83AslUUAEtcpf.jpg
by Pete Sweigard via twitter 5/1/2015 9:38:26 PM -
Gov. Larry Hogan has called up additional National Guardsman to head to downtown, sources say. Hogan puts tally of guardsman at 2,500.by Erin Cox via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 5/1/2015 9:38:29 PM
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The protesters are now walking north on Gay St from Pratt St. The group is walking in the street. Expect traffic delays. #mdtrafficby Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:41:47 PM
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Mosby becomes a meme. I've been seeing this "drop the mic" drawing going around http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD84IPeWMAA3V1m.jpg
by Carrie Wells via twitter retweeted by cmcampbell6 5/1/2015 9:43:44 PM -
The protesters are now walking on Fallsway towards Madison Street.by Baltimore Police via twitter 5/1/2015 9:50:12 PM
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by Phil Yacuboski via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 5/1/2015 10:19:16 PM -
Group walked north on Greenmount, turned west on Eager, turned north again onto the Fallsway http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CD9AsVUWEAIjE3S.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 5/1/2015 10:19:17 PM