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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Not downplaying the property damage but no one was reported seriously hurt. No fires. No rubber bullets. I'm not saying that's silver liningby Justin George via twitter 4/26/2015 3:38:42 AM -
Today may have been unprecedented for #Baltimore in decades but it pales in comparison to what we saw in #Ferguson -- a good thing so far.by Justin George via twitter retweeted by Jean_Marbella 4/26/2015 3:40:28 AM
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Not downplaying the property damage but no one was reported seriously hurt. No fires. No rubber bullets. I'm not saying that's silver liningby Justin George via twitter retweeted by Jean_Marbella 4/26/2015 3:40:32 AM
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Also wonder how much "out of town" deflects people's real frustration.by Justin George via twitter 4/26/2015 3:46:55 AM
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Police moved off the corner, backed all the way down the street. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDfS2aMUUAAvhYe.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 3:49:56 AM -
Police moved off the corner, backed all the way down the street. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDfS2aMUUAAvhYe.jpg
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Then the rock throwing began in earnest. At first it had been only a plastic bottle or two, then pebbles and rocks.by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 3:53:12 AM
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A DoC bus rolled up, people threw more rocks, then cops poured out, came around from all sides. People scattered. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDfUTbOUkAE5Bsn.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 3:56:18 AM -
Police moved off the corner, backed all the way down the street. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDfS2aMUUAAvhYe.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter retweeted by justingeorge 4/26/2015 3:57:34 AM -
Then the rock throwing began in earnest. At first it had been only a plastic bottle or two, then pebbles and rocks.by Colin Campbell via twitter retweeted by justingeorge 4/26/2015 3:57:46 AM
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A DoC bus rolled up, people threw more rocks, then cops poured out, came around from all sides. People scattered. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDfUTbOUkAE5Bsn.jpg
by Colin Campbell via twitter retweeted by justingeorge 4/26/2015 3:57:52 AM -
Seeing the reports of an injured officer. I didn't see it personally, but I believe it with the size of some of those rocks...by Colin Campbell via twitter 4/26/2015 3:58:18 AM
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MOMENTS: Among those captured by Sun reporter -- listen: Police captain interacts with protester fw.to/oGZWQjT @cmcampbell6by Dan Rodricks via twitter 4/26/2015 1:08:03 PM -
#Baltimore will be tense in week ahead after funeral & burial - police report on #FreddieGray - all eyes on police, criminal justice systemby Dan Rodricks via twitter 4/26/2015 1:08:07 PM
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Sunday Sun editorial: Why #FreddieGray ran fw.to/Gp1Y23H #WarOnDrugs - echoing Thursday column: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/… #Baltimoreby Dan Rodricks via twitter 4/26/2015 1:08:11 PM
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"All night, all day, we will fight for Freddie Gray." bsun.md/1HFrDGb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhU7dNUkAAIEbm.jpg
by baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 1:21:02 PM -
Overnight Shooting: 2000 block Robb Street. Man reported to be shot in the leg. Eastern District detectives investigating.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/26/2015 1:24:57 PM -
Overnight Homicide: 4500 block Westchester Rd. Man reported to be shot in the head. Homicide detectives investigating.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/26/2015 1:28:14 PM
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The "vibe completely changes from block to block," a sociologist says of protests. #FreddieGray bsun.md/1deDWN0by baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 1:32:16 PM
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Sun media critic David Zurawik: CNN MIA, local TV tries to step up as Freddie Gray protests turn ugly"After a week of cable and network news providing most of the best TV coverage of protests in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, the national outlets were mainly missing in action tonight when things got ugly."For all the praise I heaped on CNN earlier in the week for its journalistically sound coverage of the protests here, the channel has my utter contempt for its commitment to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner tonight. It focused its cameras on this self-aggrandizing exercise in black-tie narcissism while just 55 miles down the road civil unrest led to smashed car and store windows, convenience store looting and vandalism, and more than three hours of face-to-face confrontations between police and protesters that led to gridlock on the streets of downtown Baltimore." -
Maryland SPCA postpones March for the Animals, which had been scheduled for today. bsun.md/1yOOA71 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhdsQOW8AAVsSu.png
by baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 1:57:38 PM -
.@BaltimorePolice are gathering info on our questions: how many were arrested, where are they from & were any officers injured. #FreddieGrayby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 1:59:14 PM -
Sports columnist Peter Schmuck: For Orioles fans, it was a strange night all aroundThe Orioles closed the gates at Oriole Park late Saturday night and forced fans to remain inside for their own safety as violent protesters continued to menace the area around the ballpark, causing both consternation and understanding in the stadium concourses."Very strange,'' said Steve Cockey of Canton, "from being whisked in here. They were just ripping tickets, just getting people in as quickly as possible, which I've never seen. They did not do the metal detectors. Very, very strange. I've never been trapped in the ballpark before.
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N. Mount & Riggs Ave. near the Western District. Watched a lady hang this and officer behind the fence came to help. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhge7KWgAA1Yip.jpg
by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:19:03 PM -
Not many out here yet. A few people are out sweeping up trash from the night before.by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:19:09 PM
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Church outside the Western District is still holding services. Woman told me she didn't know street had been blocked. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhi6HiW0AAQxXC.jpg
by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:20:10 PM -
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by Jean Marbella via twitter 4/26/2015 2:27:54 PM -
by Jean Marbella via twitter 4/26/2015 2:28:08 PM
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"They destroyed the neighborhood. The neighborhood is already destroyed," says Wayne Snipes, sweeping after protests. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhmeXRWYAAkcOe.jpg
by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:34:51 PM -
Snipes sweeping up rocks and trash left outside his church, said he expects he will be out here again. "I know it's going to be a while."by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:37:17 PM
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On, Riggs Ave. near the Western District, neighbor blaring the Emotions "Best of My Love" right now.by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:45:03 PM
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.@RepCummings "we had a few people, mainly from out of town" caused trouble. "It could have been worse." #FreddieGrayby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 2:45:35 PM
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by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 2:45:41 PM
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"I got to give credit to the people of Baltimore," @RepCummings says of peaceful protests for most of the day. #FreddieGrayby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 2:45:43 PM
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.@RepCummings: "We have got to take this (police) department apart" and figure out what's right and what's wrong. #FreddieGrayby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 2:45:46 PM
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A DAY LATER, ASSESSING THE DAMAGE
Glass shards glinted in the sun on the sidewalk outside the 7-11 on Light Street at the Inner Harbor.
"We are closed today 4/26/15. Sorry for the inconvenience,' said a makeshift sign taped to cardboard on the door where the glass had been shattered.
Above the door was a softball-sized hole in the glass storefront.
Inspecting the damage, a worker for the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore said the smashed glass -- sustained during Saturday night's demonstration related to the death of Freddie Gray-- struck him as oddly random.
It looked like the path of a tornado -- one store hit but the surrounding ones, including a Dunkin' Donuts and Royal Farms convenience store, left untouched.
The worker declined to be named because he said he was not authorized to speak publicly.
Inside the 7-11, a manager declined comment. - Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun reporter
The 7-11 on Light Street at the Inner Harbor was damaged when Saturday's protests turned violent. (Jeff Barker/Baltimore Sun Photo) -
Bags of trash being cleaned up by city crews outside the Western District. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhqTzuWMAATWgM.jpg
by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 2:51:36 PM -
A week of front pages. Full #FreddieGray coverage: bsun.md/freddiegray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDhqkzmVEAEwTtF.jpg
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Baltimore police reported two overnight shootings, one fatal, in the city's Northwest and East sections. bsun.md/1Qwo5bOby baltimoresun via twitter 4/26/2015 2:58:35 PM
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Baltimore Police just released the following statement:A small contingent of yesterday's protestors (sic) caused violent disruptions downtown and in west Baltimore last night and early this morning after what had been mostly peaceful protests throughout the day. Approximately 34 people were arrested and six officers suffered minor injuries. Additionally, multiple storefronts were vandalized and several police vehicles and other property was damaged. Members of the BPD along with our local and state law enforcement partners worked through the early morning hours to calm the situation. Fans were temporarily held at Camden Yards last night until we were absolutely sure it was safe for them to depart.
We will continue to have extra officers deployed throughout the city this weekend. We would also like to thank the media for encouraging our community to demonstrate peacefully.
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Police said approx. 34 people were arrested and six officers suffered minor injuries during yesterday's protests.by Jessica Anderson via twitter 4/26/2015 4:10:34 PM
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No signs of #FreddieGray protests outside @Orioles stadium, according to our reporters.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/26/2015 4:14:37 PM
