A heavy National Guard presence and a draconian curfew have ended the rioting in Baltimore, but the popular uprising against police brutality has spread across the US. Peaceful protests are taking place in Baltimore and several major cities.
04 May 2015
Footage from RT's Manuel Rapalo moments after he heard a gun going off.
Video I shot on my phone after I heard gun shot in #Baltimore. Unclear if man in video actually sustained a gun shot pic.twitter.com/rTz6y1kCIT
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) May 4, 2015
Baltimore PD flatly deny anyone has been shot, despite many eyewitnesses, including members of the local and national news media.
Police saying no one was injured. Conflicting with eye witnesses telling me the man was in fact shot
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) May 4, 2015
The reports of a man being shot at North and Pennsylvania Ave are NOT true. Officers have arrested a man for a handgun at the location
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) May 4, 2015
A @BaltimorePolice officer said "he'll be alright" when we asked about the condition of the man they just shot. #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) May 4, 2015
The young man who was shot "doesn't look good," according to several witnesses. He is an African-American, the Baltimore Police officer is said to be white.
'We'll be back under martial law tonight!' EMTs take body away on stretcher. Witnesses saying he's alive #Baltimore
— Hannah Allam (@HannahAllam) May 4, 2015
Baltimore PD denies that police fired any shots, saying that the suspect was carrying a weapon and it "fell" and went off.
Commander at the scene confirms it was a shooting. Man had a gun, police tried to arrest him, it fell and went off, he says.
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) May 4, 2015
Police have confirmed an officer-involved shooting at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and West North Avenue, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Colin Campbell.
I just saw a guy get shot! Police are clearing the scene and using pepper spray. I have no idea what's going on #Baltimore
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) May 4, 2015
Police have cleared the street after a man was shot on w North Ave only a few moments ago. Pepper spray used on crowd pic.twitter.com/2yIIE1cOmc
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) May 4, 2015
The man was shot in the back and appears to still be alive. He was placed on a stretcher and put in an ambulance.
Police in Baltimore are forcing people away from the intersection of Pennsylvania & North – livestream http://t.co/7cVBqBiqsb
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) May 4, 2015
Huge police presence back at Penn North. Officer on bullhorn asking people to disperse. One woman pepper sprayed. pic.twitter.com/nJHPGOjrjf
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) May 4, 2015
The intersection of Penn and North Avenues was the epicenter of many of the Freddie Gray protests.
Police scanner chatter says the person who was shot had been armed.
Baltimore |SHOTS FIRED| Pennsylvania Ave & North Ave. Suspect was armed w/ a weapon, attempted to throw it. May have discharged. No one hit
— BmoreBreakingNews (@BaltimoreBNN) May 4, 2015
Someone just got shot at the corner of Pennsylvania and North avenues in West Baltimore...
I just saw a guy get shot! Police are clearing the scene and using pepper spray. I have no idea what's going on #Baltimore
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) May 4, 2015
A Baltimore resident confronts Geraldo Rivera over Fox News' irresponsible coverag... (Vine by @melanatedmind) https://t.co/s2QCzdcXCh
— £|_aun_d®@ (@Loniee_Coles) May 4, 2015
One last set of Baltimore protest-related tweets for the road: with the curfew gone, all seems quiet in Baltimore tonight.
— RAC (@rac2750) May 4, 2015
The mayor of Baltimore has lifted a city-wide curfew, almost a week after protests began. “My goal has always been to not have the curfew in place a single day longer than was necessary. I believe we have reached that point today,” mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced on Twitter.
My goal has always been to not have the curfew in place a single day longer than was necessary. I believe we have reached that point today.
— Mayor Rawlings-Blake (@MayorSRB) May 3, 2015
03 May 2015
military/guard helicopters out in #Baltimore#BaltimoreUprising@Rebelutionary_Z
— Athenaeum Cybrarian (@cyberathenaeum) May 3, 2015
#BaltimoreUprising#sixbadcops#BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/YSeqx2iKMh
— Karen Knowlton (@karenandlinda20) May 3, 2015
Police are reportedly pepper-spraying the protesters.
[ 10:07pm ] “@rayajalabi: #JosephKent being arrested outside city corrections center #baltimorepic.twitter.com/ddU03RYHqf”
— Emily Lyon (@carolynsbuddy) May 3, 2015
Police addressed the crowd on the streets prior to making arrests, politely asking those who violated the curfew to return home.
Y'all, listen to this. You must. This is the 3rd warning. An additional 5 minutes. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/LeAstcU9In
— deray mckesson (@deray) May 3, 2015
Wow, the police is segrating the protesters, white protesters go in a different police van #Baltimore#BaltimoreUprising
— Bally Sabroso (@DJSabroso) May 3, 2015
Police have detained one suspect after allegations that he had been looting earlier this week. The man at Pennsylvania and North avenues is seen being handcuffed and pepper-sprayed. Police have been pouring water into the man's eyes and have called for medical attention.
" Cops arrest #Baltimore protester for F-the police shirt pic.twitter.com/ajotERZuL1"
— Adino Adonai (@Adinoadonai) May 3, 2015
Another arrest up the street #baltimorepic.twitter.com/zOn29zTMN4
— Raya Jalabi (@rayajalabi) May 3, 2015
Scenes in Baltimore indicate that one protester was led led away on a stretcher after the 10:00pm curfew kicked in.
.@AmirisLive's post-curfew livestream shows #Baltimore protester being led away on stretcher http://t.co/QP4TUZrtBapic.twitter.com/NWZwDzGo6E
— Tawanda Kanhema (@KanhemaPhoto) May 3, 2015
Man arrested by police bloodied #Baltimore#breakingpic.twitter.com/GHhN9kgIZH
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer) May 3, 2015
Police arrest group for refusing to leave penn and north Ave. #curfew#wjzpic.twitter.com/nl5JvY3aid
— Christie Ileto WJZ (@ChristieWJZ) May 3, 2015
Around 30 people being loaded in police vans #Baltimore#curfewpic.twitter.com/9pXoMD7R9e
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 3, 2015
Arrest at Penn & North from @ahauslohnerpic.twitter.com/6SqLFP6L5W
— Arelis R. Hernández (@arelisrhdz) May 3, 2015
We saw 2 arrests #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/xRvQSE0cpZ
— Gayane Chichakyan (@Gayane_RT) May 3, 2015
Baltimore is to remain under curfew for the fifth night in a row, Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said after meeting with Baltimore’s mayor and Maryland's governor. Those who break the 10:00pm light out, face arrest.
02 May 2015
Telegraph Ave Kentucky Fried Chicken had windows broken out during #oakland#mayday nighttime march. pic.twitter.com/pZoIVwb2cS
— KrakenSkulls (@shut1n) May 2, 2015
KFC got it tonight in Oakland. #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/FmZTe9uA1X
— AJ Vicens (@AJVicens) May 2, 2015
Arrests are being made in Oakland, California.
Arrests happening now. #Oakland#MayDay solidarity w/ #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/aOSn3AJD9Y
— Political Fail Blog (@PFailBlog) May 2, 2015
"@deray: Arrests. #BaltimoreUprisinghttps://t.co/3aZwI4n6K7" #Solidarity#Oakland2Baltimore#TogetherWEAREMIGHTY
— Together WeAreMighty (@Vygilance) May 2, 2015
15 total arrests this evening. Gathering details. #MayDaySea
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) May 2, 2015
A day of peaceful rallies ended with hundreds of demonstrators marching through downtown Oakland, California, smashing windows and vandalizing property along the way.
More car dealerships #m1oak#MayDaypic.twitter.com/PW9k3MIFiz
— Occupy Oakland (@OccupyOakland) May 2, 2015
Chanting “Baltimore we got your back,” the crowd verbally insulted police lines.
Overall more than 1,000 protesters marched from the port of Oakland to Frank Ogawa Plaza. “Stop police terror,” read one sign. “Jail all racist cops,” read another.
Solidarity #BlackBrunch happening in Oakland right now!! #BlackSpringpic.twitter.com/CczJ1o91J5
— BrownBlaze (@brownblaze) May 2, 2015
All quiet in Baltimore.
All is quiet at the corners of W. North and Pennsylvania avenues in Baltimore. Last of armored vehicles pulling away. pic.twitter.com/g8xEeaSjVB
— DeNeen Brown (@DeNeenLBrown) May 2, 2015
Breaking protesters being arrested at the city hall #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/5UBiWRRSF6
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 2, 2015
But tweets are starting to surface from some of the 13 arrests made at City Hall as curfew went into effect.
Images of the arrests at the #Baltimore city hall #MayDaypic.twitter.com/HAdVwZfgEp
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 2, 2015
Police chopper announcing through a bull horn threatening to arrest media if they are not in the staging area.
Curfew Update: @BaltimorePolice warning reporters we're subject to arrest if we move from staging area at Penn/North. pic.twitter.com/RvqPIzA05i
— Keith Daniels Fox45 (@KeithDFox45) May 2, 2015
Police are moving through West Baltimore in phalanx formation.
And in formation at City Hall.Police moving up, National Guard in front with guns raised. #Baltimorehttps://t.co/PF7PjcAUmZ
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) May 2, 2015
#Baltimore police have positioned themselves as a wall around the police van holding arrestees to keep media away pic.twitter.com/RJCMdfF3CJ
— Rania Khalek (@RaniaKhalek) May 2, 2015
At least 10 arrested, according to reporters on the ground, during the police surge at at Balitmore's City Hall after curfew began.
At least 10 people got arrested after curfew at the city hall #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/2xJ0jHCUxX
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 2, 2015
Those arrested at City Hall are being loaded into police vans. Police are insisting the media step back from the vans.
Police are making arrests now that the curfew has taken effect and protesters remain in the streets pic.twitter.com/fViFLOsfmc
— wbaltv.com (@wbaltv11) May 2, 2015
Police are arresting more people at City Hall. Now the grassy area in front is free of demonstrators.
Baltimore. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/lGnOWrb65B
— deray mckesson (@deray) May 2, 2015
Baltimore police have moved onto the grass area near City Hall and are arresting people and enforcing the curfew.
So many officers. This is wild. #BaltimoreUprisinghttps://t.co/H3NVAmprtm
— deray mckesson (@deray) May 2, 2015
Baltimore police in riot gear have lined up near the City Hall square. Demonstrators are "Hey ho! Ho! Ho! this curfew has to go!"
Several dozen people resisting curfew at the city hall lawn #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/e8Y8bFM0De
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 2, 2015
Man with a bull horn in Baltimore shouting "Please go home!"
It is now #BaltimoreCurfewpic.twitter.com/hXiYGHc7jV
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 2, 2015
Baltimore's curfew is now in effect. A group is now breaking curfew.
Mass amount breaking curfew #BaltimoreCurfewpic.twitter.com/0BhHudMijf
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 2, 2015
Three minutes to curfew. A group is chanting "Our City!" as helicopters fly overhead and have sat down chanting "More justice, more peace!" outside Baltimore's City Hall. Office with bull horns are urging people to go home. National Guard is getting into position.
It's 10 p.m. and a group remains outside at City Hall, sitting in a circle in the grass. pic.twitter.com/FkYAx4MNGq
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) May 2, 2015
Getting into position for curfew pic.twitter.com/QP648v2XxV
— Albert Samaha (@AlbertSamaha) May 2, 2015
RT's Maria Portnaya was at New York's Union Square for the May Day rally and 'March to disarm the NYPD', where 1,000 people attended.
Baltimore Police just issued curfew alert tweet. Less than 30 minutes until curfew and still lots of foot traffic.
The emergency curfew is in effect from 10:00pm - 5:00am. There are some exceptions to the curfew - going to/from work, medical emergencies.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) May 2, 2015
Six Baltimore police officers have all posted bail and been released.
All 6 cops have posted bail and been released! Since when are accused violent killers given affordable bail in Bmore? Never! #FreddieGray
— jill p carter (@jillpcarter) May 2, 2015
Occupants in a car leap out and start dancing in Baltimore.
VIDEO: Car stops in the middle of the road and people get out and dance. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/h7HsiZYEiw
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) May 2, 2015
Now the protesters have turned around and are heading in the opposite direction in Downtown Baltimore. According to local news outlet WBAL, the original route would have taken them past the downtown jail.
Around 2,000 protesters in downtown Baltimore have just begun marching the wrong way on Interstate-83 according to local TV station WBAL.
Video: Baltimore protesters march onto Interstate 83 http://t.co/R9H8OIVjgI
— wbaltv.com (@wbaltv11) May 2, 2015
Baltimore under curfew - the new normal
The new normal. #BaltimoreRising#BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/zsYZTWlqvw
— Rania Khalek (@RaniaKhalek) May 2, 2015
Five girls chanting in Baltimore "All night all day we will fight for Freddie Gray."
Everyone in Penn North is just freaking out and so happy pic.twitter.com/2fN3f424uR
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) May 2, 2015
Large crowd gathers near the burned CVS vowing to continue fight for #FreddieGray. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/n6Ae8EpsJt
— Rania Khalek (@RaniaKhalek) May 2, 2015
Police trying to keep road open at Penn and North #baltimorepic.twitter.com/kBlXaZMeCG
— Oliver Laughland (@oliverlaughland) May 2, 2015
01 May 2015
Only some of the marchers stopped at the corner of Pennsylvania and North. A group is marching back down Pennsylvania towards MLK Boulevard.
Headed south on Pennsylvania Ave back toward downtown pic.twitter.com/8q3oYzAC2k
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) May 1, 2015
Police have released the photos of the six officers charged with the murder of Freddie Gray.
.@baltimorepolice release photos of the officers charged in the #FreddieGray case (1/2) pic.twitter.com/O1Zo3XMSDi
— wbaltv.com (@wbaltv11) May 1, 2015
Officer Goodson, Officer Miller, Lt. Rice, and Officer Nero.
.@baltimorepolice release photos of the officers charged in the #FreddieGray case (2/2) pic.twitter.com/pArHZQ0iBz
— wbaltv.com (@wbaltv11) May 1, 2015
Sgt. White and Officer Porter.
Baltimore PD clarifies the "media zones" advisory.
Media Advisory: The earlier advisory we sent out to members of the media does not apply to crews who are setup in front of City Hall.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) May 1, 2015
City councilman Nick Mosby is launching an initiative to "rebuild B'more":
It's time to #RebuildBmore! pic.twitter.com/fP0ZtOvPLM
— Nick J. Mosby (@councilmanmosby) May 1, 2015
The federal government may be expected to pay for the cost of Baltimore unrest. Bob Maloney, head of the city's Office of Emergency Management said they were keeping track of all expenses, to submit them to Washington for reimbursement...
"It's going to be a large dollar amount," @BaltimoreOEM director Bob Maloney said.
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) May 1, 2015
One of the protesters estimated the crowd tonight is bigger than Wednesday.
This may be 5000 folks. I think it's bigger than the student mobilization Wednesday. Or we had Gilmor Homes residents help the crowd swell
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) May 1, 2015
Confirmed: Baltimore PD has issued a "Code of conduct" for the media tonight.
New media rules post-curfew in Penn North @cbsbaltimore#Baltimore#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/YHQyD8B7Vx
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) May 1, 2015
Apparently, the police are now setting up "media zones", so they can tell officially registered journalists - who are exempt from the curfew - from civilians, who are not.
Police say they are setting up "media zones" for only credentialed media, who may not "aid or abet" curfew violators..
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) May 1, 2015
Officer Caesar Goodson, who drove the police wagon in which Gray was fatally injured, reportedly posted bail.
Was just told by a @BMoreDefenders attorney that Caesar Woodson, one of the cops charged with #FreddieGray's murder has already posted bail.
— Shawn Carrié (@shawncarrie) May 1, 2015
Today's march in Baltimore appears to have stopped at the intersection of North and Pennsylvania avenues, the epicenter of this week's events.
North Ave, headed west to Pennsylvania Ave. Totally shut down. People sitting on their cars. pic.twitter.com/a9wOKvrTTB
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) May 1, 2015
Freddie Gray's family is calling for peace, but people talking to local media are crediting Monday's violence with bringing about change.
But many are saying the violent confrontation between youth and police Monday may have sparked a revolution. https://t.co/dDarKchlXD
— Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) May 1, 2015
It's a bustling, multi-racial crowd marching through Baltimore.
Fully multiracial crowd. Everybody trying to get free! People on bikes, dogs, skateboarding... pic.twitter.com/vaUhUlNNuy
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) May 1, 2015
There is a solidarity protest in Dallas, Texas
RIGHT NOW: Demonstrators gather outside Crowley Courthouse in #Dallas to protest police brutality. @NBCDFWpic.twitter.com/PNjmnzQRbP
— Brian Curtis (@BrianCurtisNBC5) May 1, 2015
The protest marchers left the jail and booking facility and are moving towards West Baltimore.
MASSIVE #FreddieGray protest moving through mt Vern to west side #baltimorepic.twitter.com/zbOHCxbjVc
— J. M. Giordano photo (@jmgpix) May 1, 2015
Court records are now available for all six officers.
Of the six cops charged in #FreddieGray's death three are white and three are black pic.twitter.com/M6xJsbkiU8
— Raf Sanchez (@rafsanchez) May 1, 2015
Heavy police presents in front of CBIF, as protesters converge on the facility.
In front of intake center. Two groups of protesters about to meet up. 1 going up Fallway, other just turned on Chase pic.twitter.com/nCptVw0t9Q
— Baynard Woods (@baynardwoods) May 1, 2015
Earlier reports that Officer Goodson's bail was lowered turned out to be inaccurate. It is, in fact, $350,000.
Correction: officer Caesar Goodson's bail was set at $350k, increased from $250k
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) May 1, 2015
Protest march on Constitution Street, Baltimore.
Marching down Constitution Street, near central booking. #FreddieGray#BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/fasbkmIXrH
— ACLU of Maryland (@ACLU_MD) May 1, 2015
Protest march outside the city jail.
Protesters march in the streets of #Baltimore#MayDaypic.twitter.com/26o2KLxOF9
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 1, 2015
Protesters are now on Madison Street, apparently headed for the city jail.
By far the biggest march of the day going on now in Baltimore. #FreddieGray#WTOPhttps://t.co/7uol8VetMM
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) May 1, 2015
Sergeant Alicia D. White, African-American. Charged with manslaughter, second-degree assault, misconduct while in office. Bail set at $350,000.
Court filing for charges against Sgt Alicia White including manslaughter, assault of Freddie Gray. Bail set at $350k pic.twitter.com/WpkuqF0EeS
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) May 1, 2015
The fact that one of the people arrested on Monday had his bail set for $500,000, while the available records indicate the bail for some of the officers is less that that, is drawing criticism.
. @Deray has been right. This system values broken windows more than broken spines. I'm furious all over again.
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) May 1, 2015
The preliminary hearing for the six officers is set for May 27, court records say.
Court records show the Baltimore officers charged today will have their preliminary hearing May 27 #cbc#FreddieGray
— Steven D'Souza (@cbcsteve) May 1, 2015
Around 2,000 protesters are now marching on Gay Street in downtown Baltimore
"All night, all day, we will fight for #FreddieGray" protest downtown #Baltimore@cbsbaltimorepic.twitter.com/jiG4c2SzCO
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) May 1, 2015
As for the rally planned for tomorrow, Gray's stepfather Richard Shipley asked people to come in peace - or not at all.
Richard Shipley, #FreddieGray stepfather said about tomorrow's rally, "come in peace or don't come at all". @wbaltv11
— Donna Hamilton (@dhamiltonwbal) May 1, 2015
Signs of the times at Baltimore City Hall. pic.twitter.com/vbSxR8UQiM
— Kevin Lindamood (@KevinLindamood) May 1, 2015
Officer Goodson's bail was lowered to $250,000, reporters say.
Bail for Caesar Goodson appears to be set at $250k, reduced from $350k. Reminder: rioter Allen Bullock's is $500k: http://t.co/EtMYipxxAB
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) May 1, 2015
The Fraternal Order of Police's GoFundMe account, collecting donations for the six officers' defense fund, has been suspended.
Apparently our GoFundMe account has been suspended with no explanation. We are working to find a new site for donations. Thank you!
— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) May 1, 2015
Reportedly, bail for officers Goodson and Porter has been set at $350,000 each, according to court records.
How do you set 350k for a manslaughter and 500k for a burg 4 and theft under? #Baltimore
— Mirriam Seddiq (@mirriam71) May 1, 2015
Kevin Moore, the man who filmed Gray's arrest:
Murphy urged the media to leave Gray's family alone.
"Please respect their peace. Please let them grieve in privacy."
Murphy: “We are all members of one race: the human race.”
As Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Nelson have taught, “The only lasting response to evil is love.”
“The lasting changes we make will be Freddie’s legacy... and set an example for this nation”.
Murphy said the family feared that, as with many other cases of police brutality, this case would be swept under the rug. "There was no sweeping, and there was no rug."
Murphy: "The blue wall of silence... must come down."
"I have the utmost confidence that justice will be had in Baltimore."
Murphy said this was the opportunity to reform policing across the US, saying this was a “time for every city, including our own, to have all citizens of this country treated with dignity.”
He called for a "new culture of policing," where good policing should be rewarded, bad policing punished.
“Let us make this the overarching meaning of justice for Freddie,” Murphy added.
“Today is a momentous step on the road to justice for Freddie,” said family attorney William Murphy Jr. adding that the charges have “given the Gray family a measure of hope.”
#FreddieGray lawyer says the family found out charges would be filed at the same time everyone did. "It was a good shock."
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@cbsbaltimore) May 1, 2015
Richard Shipley, Gray's stepfather, said the family was satisfied with the charges, but called for peace:
“Remember, without justice there is no peace. But let us have peace in the pursuit of justice.”
Street art on the spot where Gray was arrested.
Fresh paint...at the spot where #FreddieGray was arrested pic.twitter.com/TgYbO6CMIP
— George Lettis (@WBALettis) May 1, 2015
Gray's family and their attorney are expected to speak in a few minutes.
#FreddieGray's family and attorney Billy Murphy expected to speak at 5 pm pic.twitter.com/lIkVkbnOkA
— Pamela Wood (@pwoodreporter) May 1, 2015
Ferguson community organizer Deray Mckesson says the additional police and National Guard presence is intended to "provoke folk."
The Governor of MD has deployed additional National Guardsmen to Baltimore today. Again, this is to provoke folk. #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) May 1, 2015
The arrest record of Caesar Goodson Junior, the officer who drove the police van, identifies him as "Black, African American."
Caesar Goodson Jr, the officer charged with murdering #FreddieGray, is black - according to his arrest record pic.twitter.com/tZAxxxIwV3
— Raf Sanchez (@rafsanchez) May 1, 2015
The protest outside City Hall may be peaceful, but the police and National Guard are out in force
Heavy police presence outside City Hall while rally continues. pic.twitter.com/vvkl377jkH
— Kathleen Cairns (@CairnsKcairns) May 1, 2015
Additional National Guard have been deployed to downtown Baltimore. Now numbering 2,500.
Gov. Larry Hogan has called up additional National Guardsman to head to downtown, sources say. Hogan puts tally of guardsman at 2,500.
— Erin Cox (@ErinatTheSun) May 1, 2015
Baltimore City Council president Young praises the protesters outside City Hall.
What a beautiful display of peaceful protest. #JusticeForFreddieGraypic.twitter.com/ECGHErQk0R
— Bernard C Jack Young (@prezjackyoung) May 1, 2015
Governor Hogan's statement about the charges, appealing for peace.
Statement from Maryland Governor @LarryHogan on charges involving death of #FreddieGray in #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/4p1NOMaP6u
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) May 1, 2015
BPD Lt. Kenneth Butler said the police are "frustrated and shocked."
“We are not at odds with the community. In fact, we are sworn to protect the community."
Butler is a 29-year veteran of Baltimore police, and spoke on behalf of the Vanguard Justice Society, the organization representing minority officers.
Michael Davey, the FOP attorney representing the officers, called the charges against the officers an “egregious rush to judgment” being driven by publicity, and said the FOP had “grave concerns about the fairness and integrity of the prosecution.”
“We believe these officers will be vindicated, as they’ve done nothing wrong,” said Davey.
The Fraternal Order of Police just held a press conference reacting to the charges brought against the six officers.
Union representative Gene Ryan says the members are "not happy" about the charges.
One of the protesters in Baltimore today is Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's mother.
Trayvor Martin's mother is protesting in #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/iM9muyHsTD
— Andrés Benedicto (@_abenedicto) May 1, 2015
About 500 or so marchers have arrived at City Hall.
March arrived at city hall, maybe 500 strong pic.twitter.com/I6emW63yHg
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) May 1, 2015
According to local reporters, this demonstration was scheduled before the SAO Marilyn Mosby announced charges against the six Baltimore PD officers over the unlawful arrest and murder of Freddie Gray.
A banner at the front of the peaceful protest march, downtown Baltimore
Front of the march pic.twitter.com/ixj2gLTEqc
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) May 1, 2015
A march passed by the State Attorney's office...
Outside Baltimore State's Attorney's Office. The mood is celebratory pic.twitter.com/IQtesYcsd9
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) May 1, 2015
...and got to the Central Booking (CBIF)
Now at Central Booking #FreddieGrayProtest#baltimoreprotestspic.twitter.com/w23U7lCM5m
— Kaitlin Newman (@KaitlinObscura) May 1, 2015
Toronto Start reporter Daniel Dale has been talking to the residents of West Baltimore.
A lot of people here believe there wouldn't have been charges if not for the riots. #baltimore
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 1, 2015
Kevin Moore, who filmed Freddie Gray's arrest, cries tears of joy.
Man who filmed Gray's arrest: "I'm every positive word you can think of. I finally made a difference in the world." http://t.co/SCiCx9pbz3
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) May 1, 2015
Another surreal scene: National Guard in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Surreal #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/S5j0YDEMKK
— Benjamin Saunders (@BenSaunders) May 1, 2015
Meanwhile, the main entrance to the State Attorney's office is blocked off.
Main entrance to Baltimore SAO is blocked off pic.twitter.com/VPK3xf4hVO
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) May 1, 2015
All 6 officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray are now in custody.
BREAKING: Mayor's office spokesman: All 6 officers are in custody. #FreddieGray#BaltimoreUprising@RT_America
— Anjalee Khemlani (@AnjKhem) May 1, 2015
The sign carried by this protester reads: "Our inalienable rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness should never be subjected to the whim of the law enforcement."
Astronomy student Noah Smith on the riots: "With destruction comes creation. When a star dies, another one is made." pic.twitter.com/WEoDfoqBWn
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 1, 2015
Surreal imagery from North and Penn: Children playing in front of armed, armored troops in Baltimore.
At least the police state is friendly today? #BaltimoreProtestpic.twitter.com/WesTilrlyq
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 1, 2015
State Attorney Marilyn Mosby follows up on concerns expressed by the Fraternal Order of Police:
"I don’t see an appearance of conflict of interest. My husband is a public servant. He works on the legislative; I am a prosecutor, I am also a public servant. I uphold the law; he makes the laws. And I will prosecute any case within my jurisdiction."
On the other corner of Penn and North, state troopers in riot gear arrive.
State troopers were deployed at the Penn&North intersection #baltimorehttps://t.co/DCSswVpSpg
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 1, 2015
Scenes from Pennsylvania and North
Images from Penn And North more than 3 hours after decision in Gray case.@wbaltv11pic.twitter.com/ru02fKPmwZ
— Jennifer Franciotti (@wbaljfro) May 1, 2015
Community outreach at North and Penn
These officers are actually attempting to do some community outreach #BaltimoreProtestpic.twitter.com/jpS87heQGm
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 1, 2015
State Attorney Mosby: "To the governor of this great state of Maryland, thank you for expediting the autopsy report, which enabled us to do our job."
State Attorney Mosby: "to the youth of this city: I will seek justice on your behalf. This is a moment ‒ this is your moment. Let’s ensure that we have peaceful and productive rallies that will develop structural and systemic changes for generations to come. You’re at the forefront of this cause. And, as young people, our time is now."
Traffic at the intersection of North and Penn is flowing again. People are honking their horns in support of protesters.
Traffic on the corner of Penn/N.Ave. People are still honking their horns for #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/XgROCUL3KY
— Anthony Washington (@tonyxwashington) May 1, 2015
More about the locals wanting mainstream media gone.
Dear mainstream OUT OF TOWN media in Baltimore, you should have expected us. Word is out, warning is issued. Be gone by sundown. It's on!
— Don Lemon's Shadow (@BaltoSpectator) May 1, 2015
What police state? Repeat after me, you are free. 2+2=5. pic.twitter.com/9HJpfOix4E
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 1, 2015
Some of the protest organizers are saying the outside mainstream media should leave Baltimore.
Go in groups. Start chanting behind them. Heckle them. Taunt them. Tell them to go home, you are no longer welcomed. Don't break law.
— Don Lemon's Shadow (@BaltoSpectator) May 1, 2015
DO NOT break the law, just use your voices, your bodies, your presence, your stern stares to tell OUT OF TOWN mainstream media, BEAT IT!
— Don Lemon's Shadow (@BaltoSpectator) May 1, 2015
Earlier today, the Fraternal Order of Police asked State Attorney Marilyn Mosby to appoint a special prosecutor, pointing out her relationship to Councilman Mosby and potential conflicts of interest in the case.
An Open Letter to State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby 5/1/2015 pic.twitter.com/iUJ7elR3bq
— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) May 1, 2015
Mosby replied that the charges against the six officers "are not an indictment on the entire force."
"I come from five generations of law enforcement," she said. "I can tell you that the actions of these officers will not and should not in any way damage the important working relationships between police and prosecutors as we continue to fight together to reduce crime in Baltimore."
City councilman Mosby joins the crowd at the intersection.
City @councilmanmosby , husband of State's Attorney @MarilynMosbyEsq, here but declined to comment. pic.twitter.com/hOd8KhV92C
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) May 1, 2015
A column of National Guard vehicles is at the intersection now as well.
Celebratory atmosphere at Pennsylvania and North, and cops without helmets. But also the Guard. pic.twitter.com/dkIDzsQ2ta
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 1, 2015
There is a group of state police on the corner, but the atmosphere does not appear to be very tense.
State troopers lined up on the corner of Penn&North #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/0UDHTpxAHY
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) May 1, 2015
ACLU hails charges against the six Baltimore PD officers.
ACLU calls charges "historic moment," "result of tireless efforts of families that have lost loved ones to violence" here & across country
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) May 1, 2015
ACLU statement @cbsbaltimorepic.twitter.com/no1pKy04ho
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) May 1, 2015
A police officer talks with members of the community
.@BaltimorePolice & a member of the community talk about relationships between police & the community. #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/fwcgQ0NFkG
— Anthony Washington (@tonyxwashington) May 1, 2015
Volunteers are handing out food and water at the intersection.
People are handing out water, sandwiches, cookies, steaks, pizza.... #BaltimoreProtestpic.twitter.com/8WdAPCOcAh
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 1, 2015
Maryland state senator Catherine Pugh is with the crowd.
.@SenatorPugh is here on the corner of Penn/N. Ave talking to media and residents. #BaltimoreUprising#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/Wl3tNQslBV
— Anthony Washington (@tonyxwashington) May 1, 2015
Protesters gathered at the intersection of North and Pennsylvania avenues cried, danced and chanted when the charges against the officers were announced. More people are reportedly arriving at the intersection.
Freddie Gray's family will address reporters at 5 PM local time, in front of the Reginald Lewis Museum downtown.
On Freddie Gray's family's street, someone set out a radio, where tape of Mosby announcing charges plays on a loop
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) May 1, 2015
Baltimore police put on notice by mayor.
SRB: "Those of you who wish to engage in brutality, misconduct, racism & corruption-let me be clear, there is no place in the BCPD for you."
— Kai Reed (@KaiReedTV) May 1, 2015
Recap: Six officers charged today in murder of Freddie Gray. Five in custody. Baltimore mayor confirms their suspension.
No one in our city is above the law. Justice has 2 be applied to everyone equally - #Baltimore Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake #FreddieGray
— marina portnaya (@portnayanyc) May 1, 2015
“No one is above the law in our city," the mayor said at the press conference.
"I was sickened and heartbroken at the reading of charges today."
"Justice must apply to all of us equally.”
Baltimore @MayorSRB statement following #FreddieGray police charges. No questions. @baltimoresunpic.twitter.com/h4oCcBbpZZ
— Christopher T. Assaf (@ctassaf) May 1, 2015
Mayor Blake confirms five of the six officers implicated in Gray's death are in custody, vows to reform the culture of Baltimore PD.
.@MayorSRB "I will continue to be relentless in changing the culture of the police department to ensure everyone is treated equally"
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) May 1, 2015
After fleeing police on April 12, Gray was arrested and charged with carrying a switchblade knife, which is illegal in Baltimore City.
READ MORE: Freddie Gray's death ruled 'homicide', charges against all 6 officers involved
Lieutenant Brian Rice, 41, and Officers Garrett Miller, 26, and Edward Nero, 29, "failed to establish probable cause for Mr. Gray’s arrest, as no crime had been committed by Mr. Gray," Maryland State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby told reporters from the steps of Baltimore's War Memorial Building, noting “The knife was not a switchblade and is lawful: under Maryland law.”
"Accordingly, Lt. Rice, Officer Miller and Officer Nero illegally arrested Mr. Gray," Mosby added.
Along with other charges, the three Baltimore Police officers were charged with false imprisonment.
President Barack Obama spoke to reporters about the announcement that the six officers involved in Freddie Gray’s arrest are being charged with criminal acts.
It’s "absolutely vital that the truth comes out" about what happened, he said. “Justice needs to be served.”
The officers are entitled to due process, Obama added.
Baltimore residents are relieved that Maryland State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby has filed charges against all six officers involved in Freddie Gray’s arrest. They believe that the announcement will allow justice to be served and will keep the city calm over the coming weekend.
"People got tears of joy," said one young man in Sandtown, Freddie Gray's #Baltimore neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/lHkqffpMaF
— Albert Samaha (@AlbertSamaha) May 1, 2015
VIDEO: People jumping and chanting "Freddie!" #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/FVXbkIrDYC
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) May 1, 2015
It's beautiful here. #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/uD5VLm3UUZ
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) May 1, 2015
Penn North #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/HvpVGhOo8W
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) May 1, 2015
Maryland State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced criminal charges against all six police officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray, which she declared "a homicide" and “an illegal arrest.”
MORE: Charges include “second degree depraved-heart murder,” involuntary manslaughter http://t.co/csiyHj0v5Kpic.twitter.com/r7OcU4XIgX
— RT America (@RT_America) May 1, 2015
The charges include: Second-degree depraved heart murder, involuntary manslaughter, assault, manslaughter by vehicle, false imprisonment, misconduct in office, and failure to render aid.
A calm night in Baltimore continues, though one person has reportedly been arrested for violating curfew.
One man being arrested at the corner of penn and north for curfew violation #baltimorepic.twitter.com/HZ62179C46
— Oliver Laughland (@oliverlaughland) May 1, 201
Doesn't look like too many are out in Baltimore tonight.
Guys from Simmons Memorial Baptist Church directing traffic and taking control, trying to make sure people safe. pic.twitter.com/W4VptydLbd
— Baynard Woods (@baynardwoods) May 1, 2015
Back in Baltimore, the 10 p.m. curfew has been activated. Reporters on the ground say there are no large crowds tonight.
And they watch. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/X7nfW5xZkh
— deray mckesson (@deray) May 1, 2015
Philly protesters reportedly heading to 21st Street and Hamilton.
This guy is leading the March to 21st and Hamilton to demand release of arrested #PhillyisBaltimore protester. pic.twitter.com/dpv0BbHCVk
— Joshua Scott Albert (@jpegjoshua) May 1, 201
Local Fox reporter Dave Kinchen reports that some protesters are wearing masks.
Marchers moving EB on Vine crossing 15. Several now wearing masks. Although chopper est crowd at 150, appears larger to me.
— Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) May 1, 2015
Protesters now walking down Broad in Philadelphia.
#PhillyisBaltimore currently walking down Broad. pic.twitter.com/OK7hNs3KzE
— Helen Ubiñas (@NotesFromHeL) May 1, 2015
#PhillyisBaltimore still hundreds deep, about two blocks long, moving north on Broad past Callowhill. pic.twitter.com/3ijWYs1hx9
— McDUH (@mcduh) May 1, 2015
Protesters in Philly have made their way to the Four Seasons Hotel.
#PhillyisBaltimore at the Four Seasons. pic.twitter.com/cpIkLzEwyb
— Helen Ubiñas (@NotesFromHeL) May 1, 2015
I do not honestly believe that these officers are staying at the Four Seasons tonight. #PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/TedeBuua7i
— McDUH (@mcduh) May 1, 2015
Philadelphia police is following the marchers down JFK Boulevard
Streets around City Hall, Love Park etc all closed. #PhillyisBaltimore is still moving. 2nd pic is 30 cop cars on JFK pic.twitter.com/uXBrE3haWj
— McDUH (@mcduh) May 1, 2015
After briefly standing outside City Hall, the protest march heads towards West Philadelphia.
Heading down JFK Blvd toward W Philly pic.twitter.com/hWJbzC1cuL
— Vinny Vella (@Vellastrations) May 1, 2015
Four people have been arrested in Philadelphia so far, local sources report.
Philadelphia protestors are now approaching City Hall.
Protestors trying to push through gates to City Hall. Cops reinforcing line. #PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/XJw0gN9idQ
— Vinny Vella (@Vellastrations) May 1, 2015
Seen at the Philadelphia protest
This guy. Group is heading down Market, back toward City Hall. #PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/l4yzihAe2b
— Vinny Vella (@Vellastrations) May 1, 2015
The Baltimore man who slashed the fire hose at the CVS on Monday has been arrested.
The guy who slashed the fire hose at the CVS fire during the #baltimoreriots has been arrested pic.twitter.com/hXXB1pxmWb
— Photographer (@Eastcoastphotog) May 1, 2015
Protesters in Philadelphia are banging on the door of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Protestors now banging on doors of Fed Detention Center chanting You are not alone. #BREAKINGpic.twitter.com/S9g165QX9U
— Dann Cuellar (@DannCuellar) May 1, 2015
About an hour ago: Joseph Kent, a free man.
Dinner with the man himself, #JosephKent. Free man! pic.twitter.com/S23Y0l58Ig
— The Big Acquittal (@BeattyLaw) April 30, 2015
Meanwhile, in Baltimore...
So far, the police's out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach has been the right one. The protest is totally peaceful, atmosphere is very relaxed.
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) May 1, 2015
Chief Inspector Sullivan of the Philadelphia PD has a bloody lip. He was at the front of the line.
Chief Inspector Sullivan bloodied in the melee. pic.twitter.com/MkYipS6xqz
— Mike Newall (@MikeNewall) May 1, 2015
This protester says he was hit by a police baton.
Protesters say he took a baton to face on the ramp. pic.twitter.com/O6jmeHGOcZ
— Mike Newall (@MikeNewall) May 1, 2015
The police line in Philadelphia has opened, and the protesters have been allowed through. Headed down Vine street towards the expressway.
Cops have let the protesters through onto the expressway. pic.twitter.com/i2CkW5J1Am
— Aubrey Whelan (@aubreyjwhelan) May 1, 2015
Police broke Line, protestors now heading down Vine. pic.twitter.com/tToTSh9pMx
— Vinny Vella (@Vellastrations) May 1, 2015
Now the Philadelphia protest "turns ugly," with protesters throwing objects at the police.
Protestors throwing bottles & objects at Police as protest turns ugly. #BREAKINGpic.twitter.com/1l9RhirP04
— Dann Cuellar (@DannCuellar) May 1, 2015
Protestors and police are pushing against each other. Several officers appear to have been "trampled" by the crowd.
NOW: Protest has become violent at entrance to Vine #PhillyIsBaltimorepic.twitter.com/ZtjLw9X31D
— George Spencer (@georgehspencer) April 30, 2015
and a protester has been arrested.
Protestors arrested in tangle with Police #PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/9kKzy9I2pQ
— Dann Cuellar (@DannCuellar) April 30, 2015
Philadelphia: "Tensions are an understatement right now."
Tense would be an understatement right now. Line still unbroken. #PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/JF2Xt5AsCz
— Vinny Vella (@Vellastrations) April 30, 2015
30 April 2015
There are reports of "scuffles" and "clashes" between demonstrators and police at the solidarity protest in Philadelphia.
The local Fox station has video:
#BREAKING#PhillyisBaltimore rally has turned- not looking good. Crowds getting into it w/cops @FOX29philly at scene. pic.twitter.com/v6UfHldY5r
— Lucy Noland (@LucyNolandFOX29) April 30, 2015
RT's Manuel Rapalo says the protest leaders are urging the crowd to respect the curfew.
Big crowd of peaceful demonstrators descending on N Ave #Baltimore. Rally leaders saying 'let's respect the curfew' pic.twitter.com/Ff68fndXfo
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) April 30, 2015
There appears to be a gathering at the intersection of North and Penn, the epicenter of this week's events.
Intersection of North & Penn pic.twitter.com/jjrfnYsajN
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 30, 2015
Back where we started. Pennsylvania and North Avenues. #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/8VN1UcHIn0
— Miguel Marquez (@miguelmarquez) April 30, 2015
Approximately 200 people.
RT's Manuel Rapalo posted this photo of today's peaceful demonstrations
Another day of peaceful protests in #Baltimore. #freddiegray #BlackLivesMatter #OneBaltimore
A photo posted by Manuel Rapalo (@manuelrapalo) on Apr 30, 2015 at 3:56pm PDT
The ATF has offered "up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction" of persons responsible for starting the fires on Monday, confirming that the senior center fire in East Baltimore was, in fact, set intentionally.
.@ATFHQ: "The individuals who committed these acts need to be held accountable for their dangerous actions.” pic.twitter.com/ZNYndBDxAq
— Paul Gessler (@PaulGessler) April 30, 2015
The American Civil Liberties Union calls for lifting the Baltimore curfew.
The ACLU says #Baltimore's curfew infringes on residents' constitutional freedoms and should be lifted. http://t.co/MDNe0C3AVd
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) April 30, 2015
Commissioner Batts also addressed local business owners who have asked for the curfew to be listed. Batts said that while the last two days have been good, the city "still has a weekend to make it through." He asked for patience and understanding, since new protests have been "popping up by the minute."
The curfew, then, will remain in place throughout the weekend.
Maryland State Police superintendent: "Please, please observe the curfew. Make it easier on all of us."
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 30, 2015
General Singh says the National Guard withdrawal will be "gradual" and start when the mayor and the governor decide, depending on the actions of the community.
"Our single focus is on security for the city of Baltimore," says Commissioner Batts, "standing tall as a unified force" with the Mayor and the Governor.
"We've had two very good days," says Police Commissioner Anthony Batts, adding he is "very pleased and happy" with the citizens. He thanked the National Guard and the citizens of Baltimore for keeping the atmosphere peaceful.
Curfew is still in effect, however.
Protesters have left the rally outside Baltimore’s City Hall and have begun walking through the Mount Vernon neighborhood. They are ignoring cars as they walk through the streets.
Cross St. Paul st now heading to Charles https://t.co/Xy5W3WhKJ8
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 30, 2015
Group headed back west on Lexington from #Baltimore City Hall now pic.twitter.com/dTItPeU7Ju
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 30, 2015
Headed north on N. Charles back through Mount Vernon pic.twitter.com/cOPTNxF55O
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 30, 2015
Rain is falling on protesters in Baltimore, but it has not affected the size of the crowd.
Rain's stopping no one https://t.co/jqh43ky6Sw
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 30, 2015
Some chants weak. some signs real #freddiegraypic.twitter.com/PdwYHFdgAJ
— Chuck_MODI (@POPSspotSports) April 30, 2015
#Baltimoreuprising at city hall. How did Freddie die, no more lies! #freddiegraypic.twitter.com/LKdhPXTwMU
— Chuck_MODI (@POPSspotSports) April 30, 2015
Outside City Hall in the pouring rain: Shawny Lee, 22, of East Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/5tqFbzMXN7
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 30, 2015
Speakers are addressing the crowd from a stage set up in front of Baltimore’s City Hall.
A handful of speakers are addressing the crowd from a stage in front of City Hall pic.twitter.com/nIc5znqmOM
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 30, 2015
Signs outside City Hall. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/yiUrFVrmw3
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 30, 2015
Protest organizer known as Stokey (in the center w/bullhorn) says its time for answers in #FreddieGray Protest pic.twitter.com/qHEvaSfY0R
— Arelis R. Hernández (@arelisrhdz) April 30, 2015
In front of Baltimore’s City Hall, protesters are demanding answers in Freddie Gray’s death. “It doesn’t take three weeks to investigate, it takes three weeks to cover up," they’re chanting, according to freelance photojournalist Kaitlin Newman.
"STOP - THE - LIES," they chant. "HOW DID FREDDIE DIE?" #FreddieGray#Baltimorepic.twitter.com/owTK3zBZSc
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 30, 2015
The chant is "No more lies. How did Freddie die?" pic.twitter.com/ykJv5VnhMH
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 30, 2015
"No more lies, how did Freddie die?" pic.twitter.com/qg2jKQ5XkV
— Arelis R. Hernández (@arelisrhdz) April 30, 2015
The crowd continues to grow at Philadelphia’s ‘Philly is Baltimore’ rally in front of City Hall.
Video of #PhillyisBaltimore Rally at City Hall https://t.co/ycaTAfuVqs#Video#Philly#BlackLivesMatter
— Tim Moyer (@theTimoyer) April 30, 2015
#PhillyIsBaltimorepic.twitter.com/ChKtzwWo9H
— Jeff (@JeffJSays) April 30, 2015
#PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/cc9bXsD9Co
— juxi (@seasludge) April 30, 2015
#PhillyisBaltimore#FreddyGraypic.twitter.com/tkkI6VELAJ
— Simply_iSh (@Simply_iSh) April 30, 2015
The Baltimore protest passed the Maryland attorney general’s office, where spectators watched from balconies, Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández tweeted. Public defenders have joined the demonstration. The rally has stopped in front of City Hall.
Public defenders demonstrating their solidarity in #Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/R5LEDiNQ7P
— Arelis R. Hernández (@arelisrhdz) April 30, 2015
Baltimore Police officers are walking along the protesters and are interacting with them. They are helping with traffic, but also hugging people.
Officers walking alongside (looks they're here like to help with traffic) hugging protesters pic.twitter.com/XaYympo4hr
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 30, 2015
Bringing up the rear: Jonathan Dukes, 50, w grandson Mark, 2, on shoulders. Sign fell, officer helped him hold it up. pic.twitter.com/YWMNu1tzYT
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 30, 2015
Current and former members of the Baltimore Ravens aren’t the only athletes to get out in the city’s community on Thursday. New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, who grew up in Baltimore, is at the afternoon’s protest.
Knicks @carmeloanthony among the marchers for #FreddieGray. He grew up here and hopes this is a turning point pic.twitter.com/Pi81UlJPYL
— Miguel Marquez (@miguelmarquez) April 30, 2015
He has been following the situation closely since riots broke out on Monday night.
A photo posted by @carmeloanthony on Apr 27, 2015 at 8:16pm PDT
In Baltimore, two marches ‒ one on the east side of the city and one on the west ‒ have joined together and are heading down St. Paul Street to City Hall.
Right now on St. Paul st pic.twitter.com/on3Ixgyxv3
— Don Lemon's Shadow (@BaltoSpectator) April 30, 2015
Marches from east and west Baltimore joined. Now marching down St Paul street. #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/KDNyGNrnMp
— Miguel Marquez (@miguelmarquez) April 30, 2015
A ‘Philly is Baltimore’ protest in front of Philadelphia’s City Hall has attracted hundreds of people rallying in solidarity with Baltimore, 100 miles to its southwest.
#BREAKING: RIGHT NOW: Protesters Filling The Streets Of #Philly#PhillyisBaltimore#BaltimoreRiots#Philly2Baltimorepic.twitter.com/ZDGAFozEfN
— BREAKING NEWS (@JohnMir12) April 30, 2015
"If we don't get justice, you get Ferguson. You get Baltimore." #PhillyisBaltimorepic.twitter.com/vJjna8vmLo
— Andrew Zaleski (@ajzaleski) April 30, 2015
The rally has remained contained within Dilworth Plaza, but has affected rush hour traffic around City Hall and throughout Philadelphia’s Center City area, according to WCAU.
#PhillyisBaltimore rally continues w wide range of speakers citing injustices and need for change. pic.twitter.com/HgWJJuvaj3
— Donald D Groff (@dgroff) April 30, 2015
The preliminary autopsy on Freddie Gray shows no evidence that his fatal injuries ‒ broken vertebrae and an injured voice box ‒ occurred during his arrest. It does show that he likely received a head injury while being transported, WJLA reported.
READ MORE: Freddie Gray not injured during arrest, slammed inside van - report
The medical examiner found that Gray’s neck was most likely broken when he slammed into the back of the police transport van, sources who were briefed on the findings told the ABC affiliate. He also suffered a head injury that appears to match a bolt in the back of the van.
The autopsy found no evidence that Gray’s neck was broken before he entered the van.
“We have released info as we have been able to do so, and we have turned everything over to the state’s attorney. I can’t comment further” on the Freddie Gray investigation, Baltimore Police Capt. Eric Kowalczyk said. He refused to answer reporters’ questions about Thursday’s announcement of a previously unknown stop the police transport van made between the time Gray was arrested and its arrival at the station.
“We cannot take the risk of compromising the case,” he added.
Between Monday afternoon ‒ when violence broke out in Baltimore ‒ and Thursday afternoon, 98 police officers reported injuries, Baltimore Police Capt. Eric Kowalczyk told reporters.
“Of those, 43 required some sort of emergency treatment in a hospital, 13 are out on medical leave, 15 on light duty ‒ meaning they can perform admin duty, but cannot go out on the street ‒ and 15, after being treated, remain on full duty,” he said.
The police have released 106 people from custody after 48 hours without charging them. Over the course of the previous night’s curfew, 9 adults and two juveniles were arrested for breaking the citywide decree, mostly between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake addressed a group of civil rights and faith-based leaders with a passionate speech on Thursday afternoon. She promised justice in the Freddie Gray investigation and defended her actions as mayor both before and after his death.
"I know we have problems and I'm determined to fix them. Don't get it twisted," she said. "I'm not going to tolerate people saying I don't care."
"We can be better than what we're seeing," she added.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts announced Thursday morning that the Baltimore PD had turned over the results of its preliminary investigation to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, a day earlier than his self-imposed deadline.
#PCBatts & #DCDavis announce the investigation into the death of Freddie Gray has been turned over this morning. pic.twitter.com/fkyaYXBvJw
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 30, 2015
The investigation showed that the van made a previously unknown stop ‒ the second of four before its arrival ‒ at North Fremont Avenue and West Mosher Street, Deputy Commissioner Kevin Davis told reporters.
READ MORE: Freddie Gray probe: One more stop of police van revealed
Police used closed circuit TV and private cameras to track the route of the van, Davis said. Footage from a private camera revealed the additional stop.
As there is no curfew in New York, protestors are continuing to march in solidarity with Baltimore, and some are now returning to Union Square.
Marchers about to return to Union Square, the origin of today's protests. ##NYC2Baltimore#BlackLivesMatter#NYC
— Robert Pluma (@RobotPluma) April 30, 2015
Police escort for protestors still marching on the sidewalks #NYCStandsWithBaltimore.
Massive amount of police following protestors still #NYCStandsWithBaltimorepic.twitter.com/nYGGFoEkTq@zellieimani#BaltimoreRiots#FreddieGray
— Worldwide Actions (@AlwaysActions) April 30, 2015
Curfew in effect in Baltimore for an hour. Visible on the street just police officers and reporters.
Everyone looking bored pic.twitter.com/nTnC9fvKN9
— Baynard Woods (@baynardwoods) April 30, 2015
Nothing but media and cops here pic.twitter.com/Ao57K8gajD
— Baynard Woods (@baynardwoods) April 30, 2015
US Rep. Elijah Cummings and other local leaders are calling the night a success at this point.
Rep. Cummings says he's proud of #Baltimore + that he'll never stop trying to find out what happened to #FreddieGray. pic.twitter.com/ZzfjJjJL62
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 30, 201
Almost a half hour after curfew, the situation in Baltimore appears peaceful. Most bystanders have gone, though some remain out.
It's past curfew in #Baltimore. A small handful of demonstrators refuse to leave area. Things are tense but peaceful. pic.twitter.com/zMbsHnh24r
— Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo) April 30, 2015
Reporters on the ground suggest that most of the people out in the streets near North and Penn, where tear gas was used last night, are media.
The street is at least 80% media, all following Congressman Cummings. #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 30, 2015
VIDEO: Seems to be mostly press here at North and Pennsylvania in #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/o7cB5C0ld9
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) April 30, 2015
It's officially 10 pm in Baltimore, meaning the curfew is now in effect.
Helicopter warning the curfew is now in place #baltimorehttps://t.co/UwV4V9J56q
— Oliver Laughland (@oliverlaughland) April 30, 2015
Many officers have arrived at Penn, near the location of Tuesday night's demonstration.
Hundreds in line. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/Z05hscsI56
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 30, 2015
Lots of police arrived at penn ave #Baltimore stand off pic.twitter.com/n18PLEwZux
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) April 30, 2015
Police in Baltimore are using bull horns to urge people to go home as the 10 pm curfew nears.
Smaller police line on opposite side of last night. Telling people to back up. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/sxncZ0YG6S
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 30, 2015
A fight has been reported in Baltimore, though it's unclear whether police officers were involved.
Bunch of police just rolled up to Penn n North. There was a fight. pic.twitter.com/M2srnqyuFX
— Albert Samaha (@AlbertSamaha) April 30, 2015
Small fight broke out. Police on alert. #BaltimoreUprisinghttps://t.co/8lM85lSnCX
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 30, 2015
New York demonstrators managed to work their way into Times Square, where police have apparently made arrests.
Protesters now in Times Square #BaltimoreUprising via @AllisonPapsonpic.twitter.com/AU9niV8cog
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) April 30, 2015
Arrests in Times Square right now pic.twitter.com/lN7S2SuFHL
— Amanda M. Sakuma (@iamsakuma) April 30, 2015
Solidarity protests have also broken out in Ferguson, where unarmed teenager Michael Brown was killed by an officer last year.
Now on West Florissant in #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/VBg6WBzt10
— Valerie Schremp Hahn (@valeriehahn) April 30, 2015
Here's another look at the demonstrations going on around the US. The scene in Salisbury, Maryland:
Locals chant "no justice, no peace" during a vigil, "die-in" in downtown Salisbury in honor of #FreddieGray#dtsbypic.twitter.com/svX9DK3pvd
— Chrishelle Griffin (@oulu_lulu) April 30, 2015
In Washington, DC:
In Washington, DC tonight, a rally for #FreddieGray and so many more. pic.twitter.com/td5ulVstck
— Andrew Blake (@apblake) April 30, 2015
Protest in DC swells in the hundreds for #Baltimore#Freediegray#blacklivesmatter. Following to White House pic.twitter.com/A2rtXEr1eu
— Suzanne Malveaux (@SuzanneMalveaux) April 30, 2015
In Minneapolis:
Huge crowd shuts down downtown Minneapolis is solidarity with our family in #Baltimore under curfew. #MN2Bmorepic.twitter.com/pFTf6LG9ki
— Black Lives MPLS (@BlackLivesMpls) April 30, 2015
Back in Baltimore, police said they will use bull horns to urge residents off the streets as the 10pm curfew nears.
During the next hour, you will hear officers using bull horns to make announcements about the 10:00pm curfew.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 30, 2015
At least 30 people have been arrested in New York City, according to WABC's Josh Einiger.
Source: at least 30 arrests so far in NYC protests; commanding officer of @NYPD13Pct suffered minor facial injury. pic.twitter.com/4TCj6YF2d7
— Josh Einiger (@JoshEiniger7) April 30, 2015
Cops found us and are now playing the creepy 1984 recording again. Arrests are starting on 42nd st and 9th ave #nyc2baltimore#nycrisep
— Ana Maria Defillo (@adefillo) April 30, 2015
Intimidation tactics. #nycrisep#NYCRiseUp#NYC2Baltimorepic.twitter.com/c9XOi1j0Yh
— Ana Maria Defillo (@adefillo) April 30, 2015
Protesters in New York are disrupting traffic despite warnings that they could be arrested. People have reportedly shut down traffic at the Holland Tunnel.
UPDATE: Holland Tunnel shut down outbound as dozens of protesters converge at the entrance- http://t.co/nP7WomcA1hpic.twitter.com/AK0XqlrDcA
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) April 30, 2015
#DCFerguson#JusticeForFreddieGray@WhiteHouse#justiceforrekiaboyddcpic.twitter.com/RDBEkZGApn
— William McDonald (@onavouyage) April 30, 2015
In DC pic.twitter.com/AZ8wdWu7mr
— Andrew Blake (@apblake) April 30, 2015
New York City police is arresting protesters
Protest briefly took West Side Hwy then NYPD shut it down, now making arrests. Ironically in front of Freedom Tower. pic.twitter.com/PxXkDkMY4j
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) April 30, 2015
Washington, DC solidarity protest.
#DCFerguson video of chant "racist cops have got to go" #Baltimore#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/EOc6ATwECm
— William McDonald (@onavouyage) April 30, 2015
In addition to New York, Washington DC, Minneapolis and Boston, there are solidarity protests in Indianapolis
March now circling back to Monument Circle as protestors continue to show solidarity with #Baltimore#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/NacHgeQV4N
— MichaelAnthonyAdams (@MichaelAdams317) April 30, 2015
... and Seattle
A group is in downtown Seattle for a demonstration to stand in solidarity with #Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/603mFJANZs
— Paige Cornwell (@pgcornwell) April 30, 2015
Joseph Kent's message via his attorney: Please, no more violence.
The one thing #JosephKent stressed to me most was he didn't want any more violence. Please honor his wish. He earned it with his liberty.
— The Big Acquittal (@BeattyLaw) April 30, 2015
Bail for some of the people arrested by Baltimore police is as high as $1 million!
According to the father who put his house up, 7 people have bail of 1 million for what happened at the Westside Shopping Center. #Baltimore
— Anthony Washington (@tonyxwashington) April 30, 2015
There is a lot of confusion about what, if anything, will be released on Friday in relation to the Freddie Gray investigation. Now it looks like there never was a "report" intended for the public, but an internal police investigation being handed over to the state's attorney.
The Police Department will conclude its report Friday, but it's unclear what, if anything, will be made public then. http://t.co/u5klm7I6ve
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) April 30, 2015
Activists holding the line outside the Penn Station.
Line of these guys outside the station. #Baltimorehttps://t.co/3kKzq9vjw0pic.twitter.com/ETdbIaVjH8
— Paul Lewis (@PaulLewis) April 30, 2015
Earlier today, RT's Anya Parampil took this photo of a protester outside City Hall.
Demonstrator in #Baltimore w true definition of "thugs" pic.twitter.com/XffSEPEQLO
— Anya Parampil (@anyaparampil) April 29, 2015
Protest organizers are calling on marchers to disperse.
Organizer is telling people to move out of the streets. Crowd of students is slowly but surely dissipating peacefully. We're rolling out
— anna walsh (@annamccachren) April 30, 2015
Baltimore police is reminding the public that the curfew is still in effect, starting at 10:00pm local time.
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Protesters are dispersing. Baltimore PD Commissioner Anthony Batts just gave a press conference.
"I anticipate no major problems," he said.
#PCBatts is providing a briefing to the media right now. pic.twitter.com/gfWvfv33JO
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 29, 2015
As sun sets in Baltimore, the protesters gather at Penn Station.
"This is the beginning of a beautiful struggle" chant happening at MASSIVE #BaltimoreProtestpic.twitter.com/864BvrYr2K
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) April 29, 2015
There are solidarity rallies at New York City's Union Square, and in Minneapolis. Reports of a rally in Boston as well.
There are beautiful protests underway in NYC and Minneapolis, standing in solidarity with the #BaltimoreUprising and #FreddieGray.
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
Protesters march past the Baltimore Sun officers.
The scene outside the @baltimoresun office. pic.twitter.com/drctLRuXNX
— Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) April 29, 2015
Humvees and armed Guards in front of Baltimore City Hall.
Some images you just don't get used to. #BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/KTbyqXPr3t
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) April 29, 2015
The marchers were reportedly told to leave City Hall. They are now marching silently back towards Penn Station.
Youth march on the move. #Baltimore City Hall headed back to Penn Station. pic.twitter.com/oyz9iumLyS
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) April 29, 2015
A photographer snapped this picture of National Guard loading live ammunition into the magazines for their rifles.
A photo posted by J.m. Giordano (@jmgiordanophoto) on Apr 29, 2015 at 3:54pm PDT
Deray McKesson, Ferguson community organizer who is marching in Baltimore, tweeted this.
The America I believed in as a child simply does not exist.
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
"History being made," says one Baltimore Sun reporter.
Watching this huge protest downtown juxtaposed with images of sister protests going on in other cities has the feel of history being made
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) April 29, 2015
Police are releasing 101 people arrested since Monday. Joseph Kent not among them.
101 detained protesters being released w/o charge at CBIF!!! RIGHT NOW!, Sadly, #JosephKent not among them.I will keep working! #FreddieGray
— The Big Acquittal (@BeattyLaw) April 29, 2015
At least 1000 people in the protest march, with estimates ranging up to 3000.
A #Baltimore police officer watching this protest at City Hall said he thinks the crowd count is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500 people.
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 29, 2015
Earlier today, MD governor Larry Hogan was in Sandtown, playing basketball with the local residents.
Shoutout Gov.@LarryHogan for hooping in Sandtown, he already won the election. Really didn't HAVE to do this pic.twitter.com/DzRkqXCuGU
— Boosta™ (@boostglobal) April 29, 2015
"Looks like the biggest protest to date," says Baltimore Sun's Erica Green. "Protesters seems to be back on message."
Impressive. All college and HS. Peaceful. Organized. #BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/CR0CyURj96
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) April 29, 2015
Protesters, press and police. Baltimore City Hall right now.
#BaltimoreUprising#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/6u5lW2ekN8
— Baltimore BLOC (@BmoreBloc) April 29, 2015
A public defender holds up a sign supporting the marchers
Public Defenders. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/7JJtfudgE4
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
The protest march is stretching for many blocks. Followed by police and National Guard vehicles.
Crowd is diverse, largely college students. Now on northwest side of City Hall #WJZ@cbsbaltimore
— Pat Warren WJZ (@PatWarrenWJZ) April 29, 2015
This is probably the largest and most diverse group of protesters I've seen since coming to #Baltimore
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 29, 2015
Amnesty International observers are following the protest march.
Youth march nearing #Baltimore City Hall. Seems very organized. "Observers," too. pic.twitter.com/WqQ9QJ0K5Z
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) April 29, 2015
A touch of magic: David Blaine appears in Baltimore, entertains crowd with magic tricks.
David Blaine is here in Baltimore, drawing a bigger crowd of youths with each trick. Gotta say, I'm impressed pic.twitter.com/6OBDquOXqa
— Matt Zapotosky (@mattzap) April 29, 2015
The group of marchers is described as "massive" by one of the participants.
Cutting through the heart of Mt. Vernon. This is a massive group. A new route as well, exposing another part of the city to the movement.
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) April 29, 2015
Organizers are marching on point.
And the organizers for this protest are on point. This is being tightly executed. #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
A huge crowd of people is out on the streets now.
Students and crowd of 2500 or so march on St. Paul now for Freddie! pic.twitter.com/1Js0gQXHrC
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) April 29, 2015
#FreddieGray#BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/gSo9Xq8o5u
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
As an aside, the Baltimore Orioles baseball team won their game in an empty stadium today by a score of 8-2.
Orioles 8-2 win over White Sox #BirdlandPridepic.twitter.com/0deBXEL4nD
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 29, 2015
Police say that, so far, no injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.
There have been no arrests or injuries reported today during the protests. #PeacefulProtest#OneBaltimore
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 29, 2015
Some people on the ground are reporting that the crowd at Penn Station has topped 500.
There are a lot of people here at Baltimore Penn Station. Chanting, "Black lives matter!" "No justice, no peace!" pic.twitter.com/K3vSBdkSsY
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) April 29, 2015
The #FreddieGray March has rapidly grown to over 500 ppl #BaltimoreUprising Penn Station Live pic.twitter.com/5LeNyPmetO
— Harris from the Post (@rousseau_ist) April 29, 2015
Students are starting to fill in at Penn Station.
Crowd is building at Penn Station for student peaceful protests. #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/Bid8LjhS6g
— Lowell Melser (@MelserWBAL) April 29, 2015
Rallying @DigitalHarborHS students before Our #WalkAgainstViolence today! @BMoreCityYC#WeLoveBaltimorepic.twitter.com/EhZM6Wn7bk
— Eric Costello (@CouncilmanETC) April 29, 2015
Police say one group of protesters is disrupting traffic with its march and for commuters to expect delays.
The protesters are now walking southbound on St. Paul Street towards 24th Street. The group is walking in the street. Expect traffic delays
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 29, 2015
At Penn Station, organizers are discussing how to approach the evening.
Right now at Baltimore Penn Station, organizers calling ppl w 1st aid experience to front to discuss role in march. pic.twitter.com/fC5JM77IYl
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) April 29, 2015
Here's the rough schedule of tonight's demonstration in Baltimore.
5:45pm - Protest, Penn Station 6pm - Town Hall, MD Church of God In Christ 7pm - Prayer Vigil, Berea Temple SOA Church #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
Dozens of young demonstrators have gathered at Baltimore's Penn Station.
Right now at Penn Station. #baltimoreprotestspic.twitter.com/lHAX2miI1c
— Kaitlin Newman (@KaitlinObscura) April 29, 2015
Singer, dancer, recording artist Dimitri Reeves, who danced to Michael Jackson’s "Beat It" during violent protests, joins RT
The local Fox affiliate says there have been 41 people arrested since the curfew started, 19 adults and 22 minors.
Number of arrests since curfew was instituted: 41 total; 19 adults and 22 juveniles #LiveOnFOX45
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) April 29, 2015
Police spokesman Kowalczyk appeals for this evening's marchers to be peaceful. Says there have been "no major or significant incidents" today.
There will be no report Friday. All of the police's findings will be turned over to the State's Attorney Office in an effort to be accountable to the public.
Lt. Eric Kowalcyzk says a report will not be issued Friday. Police will turn over their findings to state's attorney's office on Friday.
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@cbsbaltimore) April 29, 2015
The National Guard is expected to stay in Baltimore till Monday, governor Hogan told reporters.
"There’s still the potential for problems Friday and Saturday, and we want to be on top of it,” he said, referring to the expectation that a report into Freddie Gray's death would be released on Friday.
City officials originally announced that deadline last week, before the unrest on Saturday and Monday's violence.
National Guard troops arriving at Penn and North.. Street preacher: "We won't be needing you tonight" #baltimoreriotspic.twitter.com/DANitmGigE
— Christian Schaffer (@chrisfromabc2) April 29, 2015
Spokesman for the mayor of Baltimore said that that she was open to ending the curfew before the end of the week if "order has been restored."
Again: Mayor spokesman Kevin Harris said curfew could end early. Said impact curfew is having on small businesses "a major concern" for SRB
— Midnight Sun (@midnightsunblog) April 29, 2015
Orioles defeat the White Sox, 8 to 2, in a "ghost game" before an empty stadium. Total game time: 2 hours, 3 minutes.
Britton gets strikeout to end it. Team comes out to celebrate win. pic.twitter.com/VGtIwBbTmt
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 29, 2015
For the first time in MLB history, the announcement "Official attendance is zero" was made.
Here's the security cordon at the Baltimore City Hall.
Part of the security force at City Hall in Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/PIuteMPaJP
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 29, 2015
There is a small protest at City Hall. Appears to be high-school students.
Small march near City Hall in #Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/qytEWmD6Fy
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 29, 2015
High-school and college students are expected to start a march at 5:45 PM local time, from Penn Station to City Hall.
Baltimore City Council president Bernard C. "Jack" Young is tweeting about the curfew and state-of-emergency procedures.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions concerning the curfew and state of emergency procedures in Baltimore. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/ajOYy5AXAl
— Bernard C Jack Young (@prezjackyoung) April 29, 2015
Students at Baltimore's John Ruhrah Elementary School have made a human peace sign, says the assistant principal.
@BaltCitySchools@JREMSchool One of our many activities today - a call for peace #TheRealBaltimorepic.twitter.com/dExya7Jzqb
— Pamela Zavala (@pammyzavala) April 29, 2015
Clarence Lusane, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, joins RT
A protest has been called for this afternoon, 5:45 local time in Baltimore.
5:45pm. Penn Station. Baltimore. Protest. #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
Another group is organizing a "solidarity march" to the White House in Washington, DC, scheduled for 7 PM local time.
Baltimore today: armed National Guard troops deployed in the city.
Waiting for kids to get out of school #Mondawmin#Baltimore#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/FRfG3Tosgb
— Anya Parampil (@anyaparampil) April 29, 2015
One of the people seized by the police last night was community organizer Joseph Kent. His attorney Stephen Beatty has announced a press conference for later today.
Re: #JosephKent I will have a brief press conference on the plaza at city hall at 4:00pm. Too much for 140 characters. Look for me.
— The Big Acquittal (@BeattyLaw) April 29, 2015
The view of today's game. #Birdlandpic.twitter.com/Giqp66rhyN
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 29, 2015
Baltimore police spokesman Eric Kowalczyk tells reporters that 34 adults and one juvenile were arrested for curfew violations. There are 111 people arrested on Monday that are still waiting to be charged, but will be released if the police does not manage to file charges within the 48-hour deadline.
BPD UPDATE: overnight 34 adults, one juv arrested. 111 waiting to be charged from Monday violence #WJZ@cbsbaltimore
— Pat Warren WJZ (@PatWarrenWJZ) April 29, 2015
The baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox started without the public.
Some fans watching from hotel and through fences. Recorded national anthem was played. PA announcer is working. pic.twitter.com/8IlOqz8AVC
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) April 29, 2015
There seems to be a hashtag to describe today's baseball event: #ghostgame
Watching the #ghostgame from above with @ColinDaileda at Camden yards will be live steaming shortly pic.twitter.com/moKVCE9F6F
— Megan Specia (@meganspecia) April 29, 2015
A Baltimore Sun reporter tweeted this photo:
#Baltimorepic.twitter.com/qajX4l0d08
— Kevin Rector (@RectorSun) April 29, 2015
According to defense attorney Mirriam Seddiq, the police are setting $10,000 cash bail for first-time offenders.
They are setting 10k CASH bail for first time offenders. #Baltimore
— Mirriam Seddiq (@mirriam71) April 29, 2015
The Maryland law requiring the police to present the people arrested before a magistrate within 24 hours has been suspended under the state of emergency decree. Currently the state has 47 hours to arraign prisoners.
Gov. Hogan suspends MD court rule allowing to right to prompt presentment pic.twitter.com/onE4J24byU
— Youthful Defendant (@ydubaltimore) April 29, 2015
There are riot police deployed at Mondawmin Mall, where Monday's riot began.
#police poised outside of #MondawminMall@wbaltv11#BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/USnw3vZrLw
— Kim Dacey WBAL (@kimdaceywbal) April 29, 2015
Baltimore police are reporting a "group of protesters... currently outside the State's Attorney Office."
Video of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's free outdoor concert:
The @BaltSymphony currently playing a free outdoor concert #BSOPeace#BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/V98anDbABW
— Baltimore STYLE (@StyleMagazine) April 29, 2015
Today's Orioles-White Sox game will be the first time in Major League Baseball history that there will not be a crowd by design.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has begun their free "Peace Concert" in front of Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Front row seats at #bsopeace#baltimoreuprisingpic.twitter.com/Ar2NjHFqKz
— Tracy C. Gold (@tracycgold) April 29, 2015
Mayor Blake is apologizing for using the term "thugs" to describer the rioters on Monday.
I wanted to clarify my comments on "thugs." When you speak out of frustration and anger, one can say things in a way that you don't mean.
— Mayor Rawlings-Blake (@MayorSRB) April 29, 2015
"That night we saw misguided young people who need to be held accountable, but who also need support. And my comments then didn't convey that," she added.
Governor Larry Hogan says "team effort" helped prevent violence on Tuesday night.
Police removed their lines at North and Penn. It seems the curfew has worked after all #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/svQ3GkCdvE
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 29, 2015
Baltimore Police Chief Anthony Batts said a total of 10 people were arrested after curfew tonight. He added that the curfew is working and that he was "very pleased" with how demonstrators and police conducted themselves.
Batts said that only two people were arrested for looting and one for disorderly conduct. Seven people were arrested for violating the curfew.
#Baltimore police commissioner: "Tonight, I think, the biggest thing is that citizens are safe. The city is stable."
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 29, 2015
Though many protesters have dispersed, police presence is still large.
I now count 16 humvees rolling down Pennsylvania Ave, near Retreat Street now going toward West North. pic.twitter.com/zf60BB2Nbu
— Matt Zapotosky (@mattzap) April 29, 2015
Crowds in most of the city seem to be gone.
Crowd has almost completely dispersed. Including the troublemakers. For now, at least #Baltimore
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 29, 2015
With curfew now in effect, all is quiet, at least on East Fayette St. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/9do8xzffpG
— John Rydell (@JohnRydell1) April 29, 2015
Desolate. Curfew seems to be working. #baltimorepic.twitter.com/XmyyS98UID
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 29, 2015
From earlier this evening, RT's Alexey Yaroshevsky captured a couple of scenes as police attempted to disperse protesters with gas.
Smoke bombs and firecrackers off. Police advancing #BalitmoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/9KkAFc8OVc
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 29, 2015
Shots are fired from both sides, looks like pellet guns. Firecrackers and pepper gas deployed #baltimorepic.twitter.com/OLkRbUmpwI
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 29, 2015
Several armored vehicles have been spotted throughout Baltimore. Police are roaming the streets and telling those still out that they could be arrested.
Police cars patrolling area, threatening arrest to those still outside pic.twitter.com/Lw2CcnZKOr
— Albert Samaha (@AlbertSamaha) April 29, 2015
Many parts of the city have emptied in accordance with the curfew. Many of the people still out in the streets appear to be media.
It is literally 80% media at this point. Helicopters out. Humvees out. #BaltimoreUprising
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 29, 2015
Cleared out pic.twitter.com/ieq2qzhY7O
— Albert Samaha (@AlbertSamaha) April 29, 2015
Penn and North right now pic.twitter.com/7Za7d88b68
— Nicolás Medina Mora (@MedinaMora) April 29, 2015
Residents in other parts of Baltimore are abiding by the curfew.
Fulton and west Baltimore St. Not a soul in sight. #curfew in effect. Very different story in some other locations pic.twitter.com/lZAC7fdf1Q
— Kathleen Cairns (@CairnsKcairns) April 29, 2015
The use of gas and smoke appears to have dispersed many protesters, but some remain.
Lot of people have cleared out of the North/Penn intersection. Not all. #Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/Z86oPZB6Mg
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 29, 2015
The scene in Baltimore as police try to disperse protesters.
Some kind of gas. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/olPw6v828J
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 29, 2015
Baltimore. Now. pic.twitter.com/25EeGWpO22
— Trymaine Lee (@trymainelee) April 29, 2015
Protesters themselves have reportedly hurled firecrackers at police.
Smoke rising from firecrackers thrown from protest area at police line pic.twitter.com/bsxXkevyCD
— Megan Specia (@meganspecia) April 29, 2015
Flares and smoke grenades have been deployed by police.
Bangers, flares and smoke grenades fired by police in west Baltimore #FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/pyK0XVzuJD
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) April 29, 2015
Media on the ground also told they will be arrested if they stick around.
Helicopter overhead from Baltimore PD telling all media we will be arrested
— Steven Thrasher (@thrasherxy) April 29, 2015
Police are moving in. Some are throwing plastic bottles at them #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/r6eAMQGteb
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 29, 2015
Objects have reportedly been thrown at police, including glass bottles and apparently a plate.
Another glass bottle smashes at the other side of police line. And then a dinner plate. "No! Don't do this shit!" man shouting at them
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) April 29, 2015
BREAKING: Bottles and rocks being thrown at officers at Penn and North. Curfew started 20 mins ago. #WJZ@cbsbaltimore
— MeghanWJZ (@MeghanWJZ) April 29, 2015
Police are telling media to clear the area as well. They have threatened arrest to those who don't leave.
Police are closing the gap now. #BaltimoreRiots#BaltimoreUprising
— Brandon Longo (@brandonlongo) April 29, 2015
— Noah Bierman (@Noahbierman) April 29, 2015
US Rep. Elijah Cummings "begging" protesters to turn around and go home via loudspeaker.
Cummings takes megaphone. Asks everyone to "quietly go home." "There's nothing wrong with peaceful protest and we want to maintain peace."
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 29, 2015
Police in riot gear arriving at the scene.
The police line is now 4 or 5 deep, whereas it was one person all day. pic.twitter.com/IOUy7U5wFC
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 29, 2015
Hard to see but police in riot gear staging at courthouse in Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/DBIs0ixm8K
— Pamela Wood (@pwoodreporter) April 29, 2015
It's officially curfew time in Baltimore.
Community leader from behind police line urges crowd to go home. "Please go home. Don't give anyone excuses to do something that's not right
— Noah Bierman (@Noahbierman) April 29, 2015
Woman on loudspeaker urging people to "go home, please."
"Please go home. Do not give anybody an excuse to do something that is not right." --voice behind police line #Baltimore
— Albert Samaha (@AlbertSamaha) April 29, 2015
Several people on the ground are now reporting that police believe the tone amongst those left on the street has shifted. One officer has reportedly been injured, though there are no details.
#baltimore police say there was an interaction between officers and group on south side that left a cop injured. Few details.
— Arelis R. Hernández (@arelisrhdz) April 29, 2015
#Baltimore police spokesman: No arrests in the past couple of hours, but there's a "growing indication" that the tone has shifted.
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) April 29, 2015
Baltimore police have said that "the curfew will be enforced" at 10 p.m.
Woman stares up at circling police helicopter tonight in Baltimore. #cbcpic.twitter.com/pi3MNUIKrf
— Paul Hunter (@paulhuntercbc) April 29, 2015
Many are urging protesters to go home, but some are defiant.
The people left are doing absolutely everything in their power to make sure this stays peaceful. There's a few pockets who want otherwise.
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 29, 2015
Line of peacekeepers keep begging people to go home. But some are adamant that they won't be forced off a street in their city.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 29, 2015
Armed law enforcement officials spotted in Baltimore.
Boots on the ground at the Inner Harbor, as the curfew nears. pic.twitter.com/ALbyQPowwv
— Paul Gessler (@PaulGessler) April 29, 2015
One water bottle was reportedly thrown at police, but the situation did not escalate. Demonstrators are now half a block away from officers on the street.
People have pushed line of ppl away from police. And sen catherine Pugh is on megaphone asking ppl "to take your children home. Thank you"
— George Lettis (@WBALettis) April 29, 2015
Distance between police and protesters slowly grows as people move back.
People moving away from police one hour from curfew. #Baltimorehttps://t.co/sfq5OAa1Aa
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 29, 2015
Group of young people, some self identifying as Bloods & Crips, moving crowds back from police line at curfew nears pic.twitter.com/TTM5rsPOk4
— Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) April 29, 2015
Men from the line that stood in front of the police are now asking the crowd to move back. Reporters identify them as Crips and Bloods. They are trying to get the crowd to go home. Could this mean a peaceful night?
Those who earlier formed line in front of police now ask people to move back. One guy fist bumped the line of cops. pic.twitter.com/ca8HAvsdEY
— Matt Zapotosky (@mattzap) April 29, 2015
The block party at North & Pennsylvania seems to have ended, but there are still "hundreds" of people at the intersection.
And a line of people is still separating police and the protesters.
Good angle of the line of people serving as a buffer between the protesters and the police. pic.twitter.com/doIvIlhg0Y
— Peter Crispino (@PeterCrispino) April 29, 2015
The curfew starts in 90 minutes. What happens if the people don't disperse?
I'm unclear (worried?) about how this curfew thing is going to go. There's so many people out - if they refuse to go, then what? Still time.
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) April 29, 2015
RT's roundup of the past 24 hours in Baltimore
24 hours in Baltimore: A wrap-up on the uprising, protests [VIDEO] https://t.co/486NN3iI7G@Yaro_RTpic.twitter.com/ljL7cmfGgu
— RT America (@RT_America) April 29, 2015
Police have scheduled a briefing at 9:20 PM local time. One journalist finds that odd.
In the immortal words of Admiral Ackbar "It's a trap" ... to get all journos to break curfew. https://t.co/unFy93CyfB
— Ian Duncan (@iduncan) April 29, 2015
He then clarified that journalists can get exemptions, and that he was playing "a little bit of a joke."
Protesters are leaving City Hall and moving back towards the neighborhood where Freddie Gray was arrested.
Marchers on their way back toward Gilmor Homes from City Hall. pic.twitter.com/ZT4we5jXS3
— Paul Gessler (@PaulGessler) April 29, 2015
The city authorities have posted the full text of the curfew order. Police are urging people to take notice.
Baltimore police: "We will begin using bull horns around 9:00pm tonight to remind everyone about the curfew."
Several reporters are saying there was a tense moment in front of City Hall as one of the protesters approached a line of mounted police, but a NAACP leader helped stop the situation from escalating.
City Hall protest turned tense. Tessa Hill Aston NAACP calmed crowd Police led man away pic.twitter.com/2Xdz0Bg1NY
— David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) April 28, 2015
Baltimore NAACP President Tessa Aston-Hill gets between protestors and police. Hear from her on @FOXBaltimore at 10. pic.twitter.com/Ph1dBWCPT7
— Paul Gessler (@PaulGessler) April 29, 2015
It remains to be seen whether the people will abide by the curfew. But this seems encouraging.
Speaker at prayer service: "I know we want to stay here and worship. But we've got to be home by 10!" @cbsbaltimore#wjz
— MeghanWJZ (@MeghanWJZ) April 28, 2015
28 April 2015
Reports of police breaking up the block party at North & Penn appear inaccurate: cameras show cops, civilians and what looks like National Guard troops, assisting a civilian who reportedly had a seizure.
Weird for a sec when officers suddenly moved. Ppl saying a man had a seizure and they're getting him out. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/JCjBq1Eatz
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 28, 2015
Police and civilians pray together at Security Square Mall.
For me, it's the story of the day. After spending the entire day on opp sides of road, police, citizens pray together pic.twitter.com/wAzPprxZR5
— Amy Aubert (@AmyFromABC2) April 28, 2015
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps had some words of encouragement for his native city.
I love our city. And it's truly a great city and I know we're better than this. We can get through this together! #BeMore
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) April 28, 2015
There is dancing in the streets and a drumline performance at the intersection of North and Penn in West Baltimore. TV cameras show a smiling state Senator Catherine Pugh in the crowd, watching.
"This is awesome," she tells WBAL-TV that today is a message being sent by the community in response to what happened last night. "We can do positive things, and we care about Baltimore."
Pugh reminds everyone that there is a curfew starting at 10, and urges the community to respect the law.
Thank you, dancers at North Avenue & Pennsylvania, for giving us a reason to smile amidst the tension. You are Baltimore's future.
— Kirby Fowler (@downtownkirby) April 28, 2015
Meanwhile, in front of the Baltimore City Hall
More chants outside City Hall. https://t.co/Koz7C1Rg5i
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 28, 2015
Group of youth protestors at City Hall. pic.twitter.com/YlUAvxk2sh
— Jayne Miller (@jemillerwbal) April 28, 2015
The atmosphere at North & Penn is beginning to resemble a pep rally.
Current status in west #baltimorehttps://t.co/YIeVeViUIy
— W.J. Hennigan (@wjhenn) April 28, 2015
Dancing in the streets!
What we're watching on TV right now is what we love about Baltimore. We hope the national news puts the dancing in the streets in the lede.
— Downtown Baltimore (@DowntownBalt) April 28, 2015
A group of young people has arrived at City Hall in downtown Baltimore. Estimated at 200 or so. They are chanting "All lives matter", "Black lives matter" and "Freedom matters."
We've arrived at city hall. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/o9WsxVcFOK
— Joshua Scott Albert (@jpegjoshua) April 28, 2015
A convoy of cars has passed by the Baltimore City Hall. Drivers are honking and holding up peace signs.
Huge convoy of honking cars passing City Hall, people leaning out the windows tossing up ✌️ peace signs. pic.twitter.com/gM3rmYyzjX
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 28, 2015
Police is saying that a curfew violation is a criminal charge, and violators will be arrested. Curfew is "about preserving the peace," but there will be "some amount of discretion" - e.g. people coming back from work, reporters covering events, travelers, etc.
A group of protesters is moving towards the Baltimore City Hall, approaching the intersection of Eutaw and Saratoga, police say.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is giving a free "Peace concert" on Wednesday.
Join musicians of the BSO outside the Meyerhoff @ noon on 4/29, for a free concert in support of our community. @city_paper@baltimoresun
— Baltimore Symphony (@BaltSymphony) April 28, 2015
Meanwhile, a block south of the intersection at Cumberland St. and Pennsylvania Ave, a gospel concert.
Beautiful gospel concert/gathering outside Simmons Baptist. Just an amazing day in Baltimore so far. pic.twitter.com/fQUDKtrAdT
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 28, 2015
Reports are coming in that someone tried to throw an object at the police line. Other protesters stopped him. A block away from the intersection, on North Avenue and Carey Street.
A couple of boys, one wearing the Guy Fawkes mask, are talking with an officer in the police line.
Two kids have a friendly chat with a Baltimore police officer on the line on Pennsylvania Ave pic.twitter.com/EpSEZZkwCP
— Peter Hermann (@phscoop) April 28, 2015
Police helicopters and a drone are hovering over the intersection in West Baltimore, while a brass band plays.
At least 3 police helicopters are hovering over these guys. pic.twitter.com/osSIl82Ssq
— Nicolás Medina Mora (@MedinaMora) April 28, 2015
Baltimore schools will be open tomorrow. Unclear how that fits in with the 24-hour youth curfew.
Baltimore City schools will be open Wednesday.
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@cbsbaltimore) April 28, 2015
Martin O'Malley, former mayor of Baltimore and ex-governor of Maryland, visited the protesters at the intersection.
Here are photos from @GovernorOMalley stop at the corner of Penn Ave & North Avenue. #BaltimoreUprisingpic.twitter.com/uF8Fil0gdU
— Anthony Washington (@tonyxwashington) April 28, 2015
Earlier this afternoon, at North and Pennsylvania, a protester was showing photos of police brutality.
As ppl play drums &dance nearby, this man in front of police line shows pics of when he says he was beaten by ofcrs pic.twitter.com/o2tOCQgzbJ
— George Lettis (@WBALettis) April 28, 2015
General Singh of the Maryland National Guard says that over 1700 members have been activated within 24 hours, because this is not just about helping the police, it is about helping their own communities.
"This is what we trained for," said Singh, adding her troops will take all precautions to ensure their own safety as well as that of the public.
#BaltimoreRiots Gen Linda Singh - mobilized 1700 troops in just hours @cbsbaltimore
— Vic Carter WJZ (@VicWJZ) April 28, 2015
Governor Hogan says there have been 250 arrests. Reminds the public of the 10 PM curfew.
He said that "violence and destruction of property cannot and will not be tolerated."
The governor's office has been moved to Baltimore from Annapolis for the duration of the emergency.
"We will continue to be here until the threat of violence ends," says Hogan.
Local media report 247 total arrests so far. This morning's figure was 235, meaning 12 people have been arrested today.
A local reporter tweeted this photo of a handmade sign taped to the ruins of the CVS.
Sign taped inside the CVS that was looted and set on fire #freddiegray@cbsbaltimorepic.twitter.com/hD9BS28mb9
— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) April 28, 2015
There may be a 24-hour curfew in effect for minors, and a 10PM - 5 AM curfew for everyone. Councilman Eric Costello tried to clarify, but there is still some confusion.
Re: Curfews: @wbaltv11 I never said 5am - 11pm, plz reread tweets, 10pm - 5am for adults, 5am - 10pm for youth, which is 24 hour for youth.
— Eric Costello (@CouncilmanETC) April 28, 2015
"That's my only son. I don't want him to be a Freddie Gray," the Baltimore mom filmed yesterday getting her child out of the riot told CBS.
"I don't want him to be a Freddie Gray." Baltimore mom explains why she plucked her son off the streets. Mo... https://t.co/R4ZPi2SG3U
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) April 28, 2015
Baltimore commissioner says resources are coming from Pennsylvania, DC to help police and forces will " be out in strong numbers" to make sure everything is calm.
National Guard troops are deployed at Mondawmin Mall, though.
Md. National Guard at Mondawmin Mall 1 day after huge group of juveniles confront @BaltimorePolice in violent protest pic.twitter.com/GnLU2MZPUg
— Keith Daniels Fox45 (@KeithDFox45) April 28, 2015
Looks like this is the same march that started from the intersection, looping around the block and going north up Fulton, towards the Mondawmin Mall.
The Michael Jackson impersonator is here! Singing "Come Together." pic.twitter.com/Wtaun04oiS
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
There are reports of a march several blocks away from the intersection, at Fulton Ave. and Presbury Street.
Perhaps a couple of hundred people now at Presbury and Fulton pic.twitter.com/XzIbD0m8Uo
— Ian Duncan (@iduncan) April 28, 2015
A group of protesters is marching south down Pennsylvania Ave, chanting "Justice for Freddie Gray!"
Heading west on Cumberland St. now, a block south of police. pic.twitter.com/MbpUUttcLn
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
A close-up shot of one National Guard vehicle rolling into Baltimore.
Wow y'all #baltimoreriots#baltimorepic.twitter.com/jA8shM1eEn
— Cassandra (@CassandraRules) April 28, 2015
Meanwhile, at the Towson Town Center in the northern suburbs of Baltimore, there are reports of theft, heavy security, and some stores closing.
Towson Town Center increased security. Reports of some theft. Open until 9, despite several stores closing. pic.twitter.com/JeqAYMmCle
— Paul Gessler (@PaulGessler) April 28, 2015
The gathering at North and Pennsylvania intersection has been described as "half protest, half festival".
Right now it's half protest, half festival at North & Penn pic.twitter.com/bb9hLbXlDb
— George Lettis (@WBALettis) April 28, 2015
Very calm right now. Lots of people walking bikes around. Lots of friends clustered in circles. Drum circle going strong.
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
Overheard on the Baltimore PD scanner:
"This group from the 300 Men March have been peaceful this entire time and very helpful."
After several incidents earlier today, the protesters at the Pennsylvania and North avenues intersection have set up a "barrier of calm" between the police line and the gathered residents, reducing tensions.
For majority of afternoon, line of people about 2 ft in front of police line have acted as barrier of calm #baltimorepic.twitter.com/oVKWm8DRpy
— Megan Specia (@meganspecia) April 28, 2015
Octavia Huntley on cop treatment of young men here: "Freddie was the frosting on the cake. The cake was baking for a long time." #baltimore
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 28, 2015
Rev. Al Sharpton is in Baltimore, and has given a statement to the media in front of City Hall.
Sharpton says young people's frustrations are understood but violence not condoned @cbsbaltimore#wjz
— MeghanWJZ (@MeghanWJZ) April 28, 2015
Baltimore City Schools have posted images of teachers and students helping with the clean-up.
A few photos of City Schools staff, families, and friends helping with the clean-up. #therealbaltimorepic.twitter.com/IFqOWQm2B2
— Baltimore Schools (@BaltCitySchools) April 28, 2015
Firefighters at the CVS on the intersection of North and Pennsylvania say the incident earlier was due to an A/C unit that overheated. Fear the roof might collapse, and urge people to stay away.
Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), says 300 children rioted yesterday, while 85,000 went home and were "properly behaved" and obeyed the law. "Violence and vandalism is unacceptable, regardless of who does it and what age."
The new fire at the CVS was not set intentionally, police says.
.@baltimorepolice: No indication that anyone started the CVS (Pa/North avs) fire intentionally.
— wbaltv.com (@wbaltv11) April 28, 2015
Police spokesman Capt. Kowalczyk says Baltimore is "by and large very peaceful." No indications of any violence or lawless activity at multiple gatherings around the city. Only road closure at Pennsylvania and North intersection.
Earlier today, protesters formed the word “LOVE” to be visible to police helicopters circling the intersection of North and Pennsylvania avenues, says RT’s Manila Chan.
Hundreds of people gathered at the intersection are now following an armored police car down North Avenue.
People also chanting "Freddie Gray, Fresdie Gray" minutes ago. #Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/DUR8QzDXx4
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 28, 2015
Two fire engines and a police armored vehicle have appeared at the Pennsylvania and North intersection. A fire has apparently broken out at the CVS again.
Four firetrucks just showed up. Appears the CVS is on fire again. Smoke coming from the roof.
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
Responding to rumors of another "purge" gathering at Security Square Mall, gang members join churchgoers in prayers for peace.
Gang members join church members as they pray for peace at Security Square Mall. pic.twitter.com/8FtJwtfA4F
— Jeff Abell (@JeffAbellFOX45) April 28, 2015
Police scanner says the crowd is "handling their own".
Bottles thrown at officers. "The crowd is handling their own, so we're fine" #scanner
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) April 28, 2015
Another bottle thrown at the police at the intersection, but the situation does not escalate.
A couple of blocks away, Crips and Bloods march together.
Bloods and Crops marching in Unity for Freddie Grey pic.twitter.com/Hc96K52mYu
— Baltimore BLOC (@BmoreBloc) April 28, 2015
A panoramic photo of the North and Pennsylvania intersection, by a Fusion reporter. Local media are describing the situation as "very calm" at the moment.
PANORAMIC: The scene in #Baltimore#BalitmoreRiotspic.twitter.com/JkR8JZ7Li5
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) April 28, 2015
The atmosphere has calmed down again, and the drums are back.
Annnd the Happy Drums are back. The precarious vibe can shift with the arrival/departure of a few people. #baltimorepic.twitter.com/IB8XiVxB0j
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 28, 2015
From a Baltimore Sun reporter:
Odd feeling in Baltimore -- big crowd waiting for something to happen but most hoping it DOESNT happen.
— Jeff Barker (@sunjeffbarker) April 28, 2015
Malik Shabazz of Black Lawyers for Justice announces a "massive rally" for Saturday, May 2.
Baltimore's Fraternal Order of Police tweeted this:
We love this child and congratulate his family on a job well done! Thank you! pic.twitter.com/e5zdS4ByOu
— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) April 28, 2015
The Baltimore Orioles announced that tomorrow's game against the Boston White Sox will be "closed to the public." That means no spectators. Very unusual.
Orioles announcement regarding schedule changes pic.twitter.com/nwCDyqjzWs
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 28, 2015
Ruptly has video of the clean-up efforts.
Baltimore unrest aftermath, clear-up under way http://t.co/SdtVe1WtsNpic.twitter.com/Ecc6TxPuR0
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) April 28, 2015
Armed National Guard troops patrolling downtown Baltimore, at the intersection of Pratt and Greene streets.
National Guard on patrol. Paca and Pratt. @wbalradiopic.twitter.com/AjI6XzpIF3
— Jim Russ (@JimWBALTraffic) April 28, 2015
Mayor Blake is calling for peace, asking for everyone to be "one Baltimore" tonight.
And to those actively demonstrating, I call for peace. Tonight we must be #OneBaltimore. Thank you for holding the line.
— Mayor Rawlings-Blake (@MayorSRB) April 28, 2015
Here is the video of the incident half an hour ago, when one person changed the tone of the peaceful protest, and the police reacted by pepper-spraying the crowd.
@apblake@BuenaVista28pic.twitter.com/WKgkMrJslF
— infaMOUSEproject (@infaMOUSEprojct) April 28, 2015
The 300 Man March group is trying to defuse the situation.
Men from 300 Men March leading group away from intersection pic.twitter.com/y6XeqypFqI
— Yvonne Wenger (@yvonnewenger) April 28, 2015
Prayers in the street to calm down the situation at the intersection where police is facing off a crowd.
After rocks were thrown at officers, some now praying in street. #FreddieGray@cbsbaltimorepic.twitter.com/808mMMQpTV
— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) April 28, 2015
City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young said yesterday's announcement by the Baltimore PD that gang members were joining forces to target police was "false," reports the Baltimore Sun.
"The notion they were planning on harming our police officers is false and simply deterred the resources we needed to focus on the individuals who instigated these riots," Young said. “These men have been out on the street quelling the senseless violence that has consumed our city."
According to police spokesman Capt. Eric Kowalczyk, there were 235 total arrests Monday night: 201 adults and 34 minors.
A reporter at the intersection has a photo of a police officer aiming his weapon at the crowd
Police officer just aimed a weapon at the crowd without provocation. #BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/oTn6ylqGx0
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) April 28, 2015
Details of the curfew going into effect in Baltimore this evening, at 10 PM local time.
Specifics of the #BaltimoreCURFEW so you can protect yourselves (and employees) from unnecessary confrontation: pic.twitter.com/ZhNTUcViYf
— Station North (@StationNorth) April 28, 2015
And just like that. It turns. pic.twitter.com/o2dp4mCXNk
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) April 28, 2015
Pepper spray used on the crowd at the intersection.
Someone got hit with pepper spray pic.twitter.com/BP6WdpQiS3
— Joel D. Anderson (@byjoelanderson) April 28, 2015
Someone just threw a bottle at the police line at Pennsylvania and North, and got arrested.
Went to other side of North. Saw bottle fly back by circle. Phalanx at the ready now. pic.twitter.com/eDG1TQv7cQ
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
One person arrested trying to break the police line, officers use pepper spray.
At least some of the arrests will be reviewed, local media report.
JUST IN: #Baltimore State's Attorney will review 'numerous arrests' made during last night's riots. http://t.co/pUce8VPu4x
— 99.1 WNEW (@WNEW) April 28, 2015
Former Baltimore Ravens football player Ray Lewis had a message for the rioters:
I've got a message for the rioters in Baltimore. #BaltimoreRiots
Posted by Ray Lewis on 28 Апрель 2015 г.
Volunteers hand out free food at the vandalized intersection.
Giving out free food on Pennsylvania Ave near site of last night's destruction pic.twitter.com/hlgvzuYZdM
— Yvonne Wenger (@yvonnewenger) April 28, 2015
Gang members and City Council join in calls for violence to end, Baltimore Sun reports.
Gang members and Baltimore City Council stand together and call for an end to the violence. http://t.co/LE1oPpM6ty
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) April 28, 2015
With the schools out, students and teachers pitch in with the clean-up.
Baltimore's students and teachers spend day off cleaning streets Full video: http://t.co/hjaFb4UBY9https://t.co/3KL3B9TuLx
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) April 28, 2015
Local residents have been cleaning up since dawn. Big turnout.
Dozens of volunteers removing debris from the burnt out CVS in Baltimore. Even bigger crew than this morning. pic.twitter.com/Q3kHqu5PVu
— justin jouvenal (@jjouvenal) April 28, 2015
A group of people sitting on the intersection, singing "Amazing Grace."
Meditation circle on street now. Larger group holding hands around most of the street, singing, "Amazing Grace." pic.twitter.com/VfuAJBS6bj
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
Baltimore city councilman Brandon Scott joins the 300 Man March group patrolling the streets.
Okay, back out there. Members of the 300 Man March are here. Back of shirts say, "Baltimore's Anti Violence Movement."
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
From the White House: a video of President Obama's remarks regarding the Baltimore violence.
“Don’t just pay attention to these communities when a CVS burns” —President Obama on the situation in Baltimore http://t.co/08a4vtoXe1
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 28, 2015
The reason behind the police presence at Pennsylvania and North might be the money still locked up at the check-cashing store...
Private security guard told me earlier that although store shot up, all the money is still in there. That's why security hasn't left store.
— MolotovFlicker (@MolotovFlicker) April 28, 2015
Baltimoreans join forces to clean up the debris from the riots
#WJZ NOW: Baltimore community, many ages and races, joining as one to clean-up. @cbsbaltimorepic.twitter.com/GJihmfahxd
— Marcus Washington (@WJZMarcus) April 28, 2015
Rep. Cummings says the mayor had to "thread the needle" and did her best not to make things worse. Urges against second-guessing her decisions.
"I think the mayor's doing fine. It's easy to Tuesday morning quarterback from your living room." -- Cummings
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@cbsbaltimore) April 28, 2015
Mood at the intersection calmer again, say reporters on the scene. Clean-up of the torched CVS under way.
Clean up of CVS underway. pic.twitter.com/r14hHeNcgl
— jim spellman (@jimspellmanTV) April 28, 2015
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) comments on the investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, urges people to respect the process and let the investigation run its course.
One of the Baltimore faith leaders, a group praised by President Obama, disagrees with the description of rioters as "thugs":
Rev. Frank Reid III: "There are no thugs in Baltimore. There are abused children" and abused people "become abusers."
— Yvonne Wenger (@yvonnewenger) April 28, 2015
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake speaks about the the community's pain.
"The pain is real," @MayorSRB said. "The pain they're feeling, they're also inflicting." pic.twitter.com/fSKLHZEnyx
— Yvonne Wenger (@yvonnewenger) April 28, 2015
The riot in numbers (via Baltimore Sun)
Toll of the Baltimore riots, in part: http://t.co/aZOaCmLajvpic.twitter.com/SaVsrfijBq
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) April 28, 2015
National Guard vehicles and troops on the streets of Baltimore
Police departments, communities, and even the country need to "do some soul-searching", says Obama.
"There are some police who weren't doing the right thing," says Obama, just like in every other profession. Cites politics, Wall Street as examples.
Obama: can't federalize police forces, but can collaborate with them to begin a process of change and work with local communities.
Since Ferguson, too many instances what appears to be police officers interacting with primarily African-American persons, often poor, "in ways that raise troubling questions," says Obama. Calls it a "slow-rolling crisis" that has been going on for a long time, but credits social media and cameras for raising awareness of the problem.
President Obama says the violence overshadowed a week of peaceful, "constructive and thoughtful" protests, that didn't get much attention. Now the burning buildings will be shown on television. The overwhelming majority of the Baltimore community did it right, but a "handful of criminals and thugs tore up the place."
"Entirely appropriate" that the Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor stopped "senseless violence and destruction," says President Obama. The people who did that "need to be treated as criminals."
President Obama: "When individuals get crowbars and start opening doors to loot, they are not protesters... they are stealing."
A Toronto Star reporter calls the atmosphere at the intersection "still mostly a utopian festival of positivity", but says tensions are rising
The tension level is rising a little bit, in my subjective opinion. Still mostly a utopian festival of positivity where I'm at. #baltimore
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 28, 2015
Community members talking with the police at the vandalized intersection.
People talking to this officer, too. Angry, but measured. #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/uj8wOonv45
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 28, 2015
A group of musicians is playing and singing for the gathered crowd at Pennsylvania and North.
Penn/North in #Baltimore. "Love, peace, unity and having fun." https://t.co/X1OxjYPyY2
— Colin Daileda (@ColinDaileda) April 28, 2015
Police make an arrest at Pennsylvania and North.
Calm suddenly shifts as riot police bust through to arrest a man in a blue hat. Quickly reform line. pic.twitter.com/R5h8hXtBbO
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 28, 2015
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie confirms offering help. Earlier, gov. Hogan said New Jersey is sending 150 state troopers to Baltimore.
I spoke directly with Maryland Governor @LarryHogan last night and let him know that New Jersey is offering our full support & solidarity...
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) April 28, 2015
Heavy police presence at the intersection ransacked by looters Monday night.
Large crowd gathered by cvs, rows of Baltimore PD pic.twitter.com/2N0BEsWunA
— Noah Bierman (@Noahbierman) April 28, 2015
The Baltimore Ravens have canceled their draft party as well.
Out of respect to the curfew in Baltimore, the Ravens have cancelled their Draft Party, scheduled for Thu. night: http://t.co/XSx27eEfuF
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 28, 2015
The Baltimore Orioles game scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
President Obama is expected to issue a statement about the Baltimore riots.
#Obama to speak on #Baltimore. Took riots 2 get attention from media & Pres bc now they can condemn them instead of talk abt real issues.
— Anya Parampil (@anyaparampil) April 28, 2015
"HEY," young woman yells at the middle cop. "Are you guys okay? I know you must be tired." He gives her a little nod. pic.twitter.com/7laVYlzy4B
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 28, 2015
Convincing businesses to come back to Baltimore after yesterday's event "won't be easy." - Governor Hogan
Police lines are up in the north west of the city as crowds start gathering
Police line up #Baltimore#Baltimoreriotspic.twitter.com/H1Qb3BOwxM
— Rajini Vaidyanathan (@rajiniv) April 28, 2015
Governor Hogan: 1000 more Maryland National Guard arriving today, New Jersey is sending 150 state troopers.
Maryland governor Larry Hogan says "we are not going to have another night like that".
The Baltimore Orioles baseball team postponed its Tuesday game against the Chicago White Sox, after postponing their Monday game as well. The Baltimore Ravens football team also canceled a Thursday NFL Draft Day event.
Ravens cancel Thursday draft party out of respect to curfew in Baltimore City due to riots
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 28, 2015
Remember this? Businesses board up in #Baltimore - just like they did in Ferguson pic.twitter.com/sPKmeyKGnT
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
Despite the closure of Baltimore City Public Schools, the city's recreation centers remain open.
#Baltimore rec centers opening 11am-7pm since school is closed, to give kids a safe place to go @cbsbaltimore#WJZ#BalitmoreRiots
— Megan Viviano (@megganphone) April 28, 2015
On top of BCPS, Johns Hopkins University has canceled all classes at its Baltimore campuses Tuesday during the day and evening.
Update: Classes at all our schools in Balt. city will NOT be held today or tonite.
— Johns Hopkins (@JohnsHopkins) April 28, 2015
Nearly 200 arrested, 15 buildings and 144 vehicles set on fire during Monday night rioting, Baltimore mayor's office says as cited by Reuters.
Baltimore residents have begun cleaning up the wreckage from Monday night’s rioting and fires. Volunteers have been sweeping up charred debris and broken glass, firefighters have been working to damp down the embers.
Aerial footage on Tuesday morning from Baltimore station WJZ-TV showed a firefighter spraying the burnt out shell of a large building, AP reported.
Another fire and looting - Riteaid at MLK and Saratoga. Blaze contained #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/hMrFQnTTEI
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
It has calmed down a bit at Fulton and North Ave. Saw police drag a few detained folks into vans a shortwhile ago. They screamed #Baltimore
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
Heavily armored policemen were pointing shotguns at passing by vehicles - before forming line with NatGuard and blocking street #Baltimore
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
One of the looted stores on Fulton #Baltimorepic.twitter.com/AH5FxCJt5p
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
Heard the same from one of the firefighters. He literally told me "we're f**ked" #Baltimorehttps://t.co/gKnwqhW509
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
Rioters have been assaulting firefighting crews with heavy objects, according to Baltimore police.
We are receiving reports of criminals throwing cinder blocks at passing fire engines as they are responding to fires on Fulton Ave.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 28, 2015
We continue to ask motorists to avoid the area of North Ave / Fulton Ave/ Pennsylvania Ave. Criminals are setting cars on fire.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 28, 2015
North and Fulton. pic.twitter.com/cH1L1sLO7k
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) April 28, 2015
Rioters have set a row house on fire blocks from where Freddie Gray was arrested.
#Video: Rioters set row houses on fire in #Baltimore – @PhilipinDCpic.twitter.com/jjgkG1p6QC
— World Aggregate News (@WAGGNews) April 28, 2015
The fire department scanner reports at least a dozen dwelling fires across the city, according to RT’s Aleksey Yaroshevsky at the scene in Baltimore.
A video posted by Alexey Yaroshevsky (@yaro_rt) on Apr 27, 2015 at 9:29pm PDT
Speaking to the press, Baltimore’s Police Commissioner, Anthony Batts said that they “were able to assemble resources from out of town”, from as far as Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia to stabilize some initial unrest.
“We're still getting control” of the area, he said. “I'm disappointed in the fact damage has been done to this community.”
Commissioner Batts provides an update to members of the media. pic.twitter.com/aup23oOP0w
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 28, 2015
Batts said officers were “pulled in opposite directions” by young men vandalizing the city and setting it ablaze. They “outflanked us, they outnumbered us,” he said.
The commissioner also announced that National Guard troops will be used “to hold the areas we retake.”
Very telling message in #Baltimore
A photo posted by Alexey Yaroshevsky (@yaro_rt) on Apr 27, 2015 at 8:53pm PDT
VIDEO: Suspects Cut Fire Hose at #BaltimoreRiots -ICYMI @TulsaNationhttp://t.co/16DEeUxSqD#BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/14VK4kdmKs
— Breaking News (@Breaking911) April 28, 2015
Military vehicle at #Baltimore Police HQ #BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/6RWXrbMQ2b
— Sputnik US (@SputnikNewsUS) April 28, 2015
‘‘What we’re doing is, when we can have a police escort, get into an area that’s unsecured and go with the police,’’ Deputy Chief Shift Commander Karl Zimmerman stated.
NatGuard is in town. Moving up North Ave #BalitmoreRiotspic.twitter.com/JDr8URKdiw
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) April 28, 2015
Criminals continue to set cars on fire & destroy property in the area of Fulton Ave & North Ave. We are asking motorists to avoid this area.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 28, 2015
Military vehicles have been spotted in Baltimore, Sputnik reports.
Massive military vehicle at Police HQ #BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/EsjLUrV7Cm
— Sputnik US (@SputnikNewsUS) April 28, 2015
Activists in Oakland, California are starting to march in solidarity with Baltimore protesters.
200~ going strong (with drummers squad still!!) up Broadway passing 21st #Oakland#FreddieGraypic.twitter.com/rfFGDc36NC
— Monica Trinidad (@monicatea2) April 28, 2015
Live: #Oakland#FreddieGray protests pic.twitter.com/6TCxdrEVhE"
— DJSincere41510 (@djsincere41510) April 28, 2015
Ferguson is set for protests following a massive outcry in Baltimore over police tactics.
Reports of PD violence in #Ferguson tonight. #Baltimore#FreddieGray
— Jayron (@Jayron26) April 28, 2015
Law enforcement officers in the the state of New Jersey have been placed on high alert following Baltimore riots.
BREAKING NEWS: New Jersey law enforcement on high alert following Baltimore riots. Baltimore Live: http://t.co/3xjwutvLuj
— Breaking News Feed (@PzFeed) April 28, 2015
Heavy artillery. Military grade hardware. pic.twitter.com/dZFuAmmiKb
— Agitator In Chief (@BaltoSpectator) April 28, 2015
Police in riot gear across from Inner Harbor walking in direction of Power Plant. pic.twitter.com/3evfap0Kpt
— Chuck Carroll (@TheChuckCarroll) April 28, 2015
As a safety precaution, schools in Baltimore City will be closed on Tuesday.
To ensure safety of students & in compliance with daytime curfew for youth, schools closed April 28. District office open, w/ liberal leave.
— Baltimore Schools (@BaltCitySchools) April 28, 2015
A law enforcement source says told Fox News that the FBI is monitoring the unrest in Baltimore.
Maryland’s Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has called on protesters to stop looting and end violence in the city.
‘‘The line from peaceful protest to looting and violence has, sadly, been crossed. The events in Baltimore are putting first responders and many in our community at risk. Destroying property and injuring citizens and law enforcement officers drives us apart ... The violence must stop,’’ Frosh said in a statement.
Watch RT's Aleksey Yaroshevsky report from Baltimore.
US Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has tweeted in support of a peaceful resolution to the Baltimore riots.
Tonight I am praying for peace & safety for all in Baltimore, & for Freddie Gray's family - his death is a tragedy that demands answers. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 28, 2015
At a brief press conference at 11:00pm local time, Freddie Gray’s twin sister Fredericka said , “I don’t agree with the violence ... I don’t think that’s for Freddie,” the Washington Post quoted her as saying. “I think the violence is wrong, and Freddie Gray wasn’t a person for violence. Freddie Gray wasn’t a person to break into stores and all that. I don’t like that at all.”
Johns Hopkins University is urging its students to stay inside buildings, as protesters approach the university’s North Baltimore campus.
Due to protest activity near Homewood Campus, go to safe and secure location and remain there. Do not go on street until further notice.
— Johns Hopkins (@JohnsHopkins) April 28, 2015
Maryland National Guard trucks have been seen leaving Reisterstown and heading for the city of Baltimore, an NBC4 correspondent reports. Earlier it was reported that the National Guard would arrive in armored vehicles and would be allowed to use weapons in self-defense.
Fells Pt liquor store looted. Group of teenagers. Employee hit over head with bottle pic.twitter.com/4GVH9GsES7
— Jayne Miller (@jemillerwbal) April 28, 2015
A correspondent at the scene reports that the fire engulfing what was to be residential housing for senior citizens may soon be under control.
A video posted by Alexey Yaroshevsky (@yaro_rt) on Apr 27, 2015 at 7:24pm PDT
Protesters tried to break into a mall at about 8:50pm local time. The building was located near McKean Avenue and Baker Street. Police had to form a protective barrier, The Washington Post reports. One store owner had to walk out with a machete to protect his liquor store.
One of the community activist in Baltimore has been recorded standing as a protective barrier between the cops and the protesters urging the rioters not to give police “a reason” to retaliate against them.
Good man! RT @Mr_Incrediblez_: RT @CHlLDHOODRUINER: They'll never show this in the news #BaltimoreRiotshttps://t.co/S4YCGSARTd
— Sandy Pembroke (@SandyPembroke) April 28, 2015
Numerous reports of gunfire across Baltimore are now coming via police scanners and witnesses on social media.
BALTIMORE CITY POLICE SCANNER MORE REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED 606 W. NORTH AVENUE CONFIRMED SHOOTING
— Murphy News Network (@murphy_network) April 28, 2015
Massive fire at Senior Center that was under construction #BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/QSq42fW1s8
— Sputnik US (@SputnikNewsUS) April 28, 2015
Kevin Harris, the spokesman for Baltimore’s mayor, confirmed that the fire is burning at the Mary Harvin Transformation Center. A CVS pharmacy was also set on fire earlier in the day.
Local sources say that rioters are puncturing fire hoses, making it harder for Baltimore Fire Department to fight blazes started by the protesters.
Rioters are stabbing fire hoses to damage them so Baltimore FD can't fight fires WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/3xjwutvLujpic.twitter.com/0eaw4JFhJf
— Breaking News Feed (@PzFeed) April 28, 2015
A car is on fire near Windsor and Fulton streets, by the church were Freddie Gray's funeral was today.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch, on her first day on the job, says she will "bring to bear the full resources" of the Department of Justice on investigating wrongdoing and ending violence in Baltimore.
Baltimore PD calls a report of an officer in grave condition "NOT TRUE."
Gov. Hogan called the rioters "roving gangs of thugs." He said he had a "long discussion with the President" Monday afternoon and that "he supports our actions 100 percent."
General Singh: National Guard troops will carry weapons, but only for self-defense. Will secure areas cleared by local and state police.
A building is on fire in NE Baltimore, at the intersection of Federal and Chester streets. Not clear if it's related to the riots.
The size and width of this fire is becoming frightening. It's simply enormous... pic.twitter.com/rUOpdi0jNo
— Nestor Aparicio (@NestorAparicio) April 28, 2015
Gov. Hogan said he declared a state of emergency "within thirty seconds" after the Mayor of Baltimore called. "Glad that she finally did."
CNN's Jim Spellman reports on the attack at his cameraman.
Our cameraman Duane got jumped by looters and his XD Cam stolen. Been one of those days.Posted by Jim Spellman on Monday, 27 April 2015
Major General Linda Singh says the National Guard has up to 5,000 troops and will be "out in massive force," but "this is not martial law."
Gov. Hogan: "National Guard is the last resort."
Acts of violence and destruction of property "cannot and will not be tolerated."
Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore:
Torn up mannequins outside a looted site by Lexington Market pic.twitter.com/A1p2cEEiN5
— Carrie Wells (@cwellssun) April 28, 2015
Baltimore city schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, April 28.
There are 4,000 National Guard on stand-by, ready to deploy into Baltimore if required.
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) joined the peaceful marchers who locked arms and walked down West North Avenue, singing.
Police, peaceful marchers remain on streets of Baltimore as night falls.
RT's Anya Parampil reports congregations want to show a peaceful response to police presence and say about the riots: "We're not going to take it."
Congregation of faith based groups from around the city are marching from New Shiloh Baptist Church pic.twitter.com/eI2IEDrwhl
— Anya Parampil (@anyaparampil) April 27, 2015
Mayor Blake: “Too many people have spent generations building up this city for it to be destroyed by thugs.”
Mayor Blake: "This is not a lawless city." It is "idiotic" to think that destroying the city would make life better to anyone.
Col. DeSousa: "From what we could tell, it looked like it was school-age kids" who started a riot at Mondawmin Mall.
Police were aware of social media announcements, and deployed a presence there before school was out.
Approximately 27 arrests so far.
Col. Darryl D. DeSousa confirms 15 officers were injured. Two are still in hospital.
Mondawmin Mall looting appears to have been stopped by police. A line of officers seen guarding the mall entrance.
Mayor Blake: Allowing protesters space referred to peaceful protesters. Anything else was "blatant mischaracterization" by the media.
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is closed.
A @BaltimoreBrew reporter was just at the Inner Harbor. Police just said, "Harbor is closed. Go somewhere safe." pic.twitter.com/hbwlEiQlZ2
— Baltimore Brew (@BaltimoreBrew) April 28, 2015
Councilman Brandon Scott: "Take control of your children." Stand up for your neighborhoods. Do not let this be a repeat of 1968.
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake: “It is very clear there is a difference between what we saw over the past week with the peaceful protests… and the thugs who only want to incite violence and destroy our city.”
Col. DeSousa of Baltimore PD: Leaves canceled, police will not tolerate unprecedented violence.
27 April 2015
Mayor Blake: Curfew going into effect tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10 PM to 5 AM local time. Will last one week.
Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski: "Violence is unacceptable no matter who does it... It's time for calm. It's time for the kids to go home. It's time to remember the vast majority of Baltimore's citizens are law abiding."
Several looters were arrested at Mondawmin Mall
Looters arrest ed at mall pic.twitter.com/z37oojcRHj
— Brad Bell (@ABC7Brad) April 27, 2015
Baltimore PD confirm reports of "looting and destroying property" at Mondawmin Mall, where the riot started earlier today.
#BREAKING: This is a picture from Mondawmin Mall, where Baltimore police report looting http://t.co/dZHfdyPscQpic.twitter.com/bjRYmC5Zde
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5newsdc) April 27, 2015
A Baltimore congregation is marching down North Monroe street towards the looted intersection. Arms linked, they say they intend to pass through the community and calm things down.
A scene from Baltimore's North Avenue
North ave. @wbaltv11pic.twitter.com/0nYmyvYO5t
— Kai Reed (@KaiReedTV) April 27, 2015
Baltimore Sun's Justin Fenton says the “the overwhelming sense out there was that people were doing this because they could," clarifying:
@Luv2Argu I asked people, "Why is this happening?" and their response was "no one is stopping us." I'm reporting that.
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) April 27, 2015
There are reports of "army vehicles" on North Avenue. Unconfirmed.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is expected to speak at 7:45 PM local time. First appearance all day.
Reporter Vanessa Herring reports witnessing a liquor store being looted.
Wow just saw a man get punched and drop to the ground outside a liquor store that's being looted. Then he was drug aside. #Baltimore
— Vanessa Herring (@Vanessa_Herring) April 27, 2015
Ben Jacobs of the Guardian is tweeting that "Gang members are playing a surprisingly important role keeping a semblance of order right now."
I want to thank the two members of the Bloods who walked me to safety and the others who stood around me when bottles were being thrown
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) April 27, 2015
Baltimore City Council president Bernard "Jack" Young: "National Guard should have been deployed long before now."
Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency and activating the National Guard to address the growing violence and unrest in Baltimore City.
Governor Larry Hogan Signs Executive Order Declaring State Of Emergency, Activating National Guard http://t.co/rRnKErl1TY
— Larry Hogan (@LarryHogan) April 27, 2015
Baltimore PD: "The group at Pennsylvania Ave & North Ave has the cut one of the fire department's hoses while they are attempting to put out a fire."
MORE: #CVS that was looted, set on fire http://t.co/KrKMiHcK7e#FreddieGray#BaltimoreRiotspic.twitter.com/vd4XNCUwh4
— RT America (@RT_America) April 27, 2015
Congressman Cummings: "I promise you, we will bring this under control."
"We're better than this", says Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD). "This is our city. After all the cameras are gone, we still have to live here."
The Congressional Black Caucus has issued a statement:
“Members of the Congressional Black Caucus offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Freddie Gray and the Baltimore community during this difficult time. We call for peaceful protests so that additional lives are not lost. We understand people are angry and that the community is upset, but violence only distracts us from the justice we seek. Violence does not lead to justice."
The police line has moved down to the burning CVS. Rioters have moved away, and the police is now facing a line of suited men, reportedly from the Nation of Islam.
The Nation of Islam is now managing traffic and is managing people directly in front of the police keeping it calm. Baltimore.
— deray mckesson (@deray) April 27, 2015
Consequences of the riots: a destroyed police shield
"Want a souvenir?" pic.twitter.com/r0F5wIEkgn
— Rachel Cohen (@rmc031) April 27, 2015
and a wrecked police car:
totally wrecked cop car pic.twitter.com/AogKXjIqkQ
— Rachel Cohen (@rmc031) April 27, 2015
Another store on Fulton & North Ave. is being looted, while the previously looted CVS is on fire.
The CVS that was being looted before is now on fire. #Baltimorehttp://t.co/S1dXtwQppapic.twitter.com/y4sgeIGNIB
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) April 27, 2015
With the Orioles game canceled, stadium concessions workers are giving out food to the police:
No #orioles game, no need for all these hot dogs.. They're getting handed out to police #baltimoreriotspic.twitter.com/0briSiRxMM
— Christian Schaffer (@chrisfromabc2) April 27, 2015
CVS has released a statement saying they've closed down several stores in Baltimore "due to nearby protest activity." "No customers or employees have been harmed."
From the Baltimore Orioles:
"After consultation with Baltimore City Police Department, tonight’s game between the Orioles & White Sox at Oriole Park has been postponed. An announcement regarding a make-up date will be made asap. Fans are encouraged to keep their tickets & parking until more info is available."
Journalist Steve Dorsey says he was attacked and robbed "by a protester," protected by bystanders.
Hurt-punched in face and iphone stolen by a protester near burning car. Bystanders shielded me from more attacks...able to leave. @CBSNews
— Steve Dorsey (@steve_dorsey) April 27, 2015
Maryland National Guard put on alert. Governor Hogan says, "Today’s looting and acts of violence in Baltimore will not be tolerated," and that there is a big difference between protesting and violence.
I have been closely monitoring the situation in #Baltimore and have been in contact with @MayorSRB. #mdpoliticspic.twitter.com/jOZ6JndSly
— Larry Hogan (@LarryHogan) April 27, 2015
Injured from the riots have begun to arrive to local hospitals:
Local hospitals have received about 15 injured from #BaltimoreRiots. Wounded includes both police and citizens.
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) April 27, 2015
Fans can enter Camden Yards at Gate H but there are Baltimore Police officers stationed here in riot gear. #Oriolespic.twitter.com/URy7gYDqVs
— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) April 27, 2015
Police are blaming the riots on "outside agitators." Captain Kowalczyk called the rioters "outrageous criminals" who "attacked" the police.
Riots spreading to downtown? A 7-11 store in central Baltimore smashed...
Shot of 7-11 at North Charles and Saratoga. Garbage can thrown through front door. pic.twitter.com/DVLf50gWmZ
— Brandon Weigel (@brandon_weigel) April 27, 2015
Additional police are being brought in from Prince George's County and Montgomery County, Maryland suburbs of Washington DC. Over 1000 officers to reinforce the Baltimore police by nightfall.
Local media describe Northwest Baltimore as having "come undone."
Baltimore PD: "Parents, please bring your children home. We don't want to see anyone get hurt."
Rioters have built a barricade at the intersection, and are looting another nearby business.
NOW: RIOTERS BUILD BARRICADE, SET MORE FIRES IN BALTIMORE, FBI MONITORING SITUATION WATCH: http://t.co/1DRKrvVQ15pic.twitter.com/OwBjMKhUW0
— Breaking News (@Breaking911) April 27, 2015
Rioters are destroying a police car on the intersection of North & Pennsylvania avenues. A police line is standing by a block away.
Maryland State Police has send 42 more troopers to Baltimore, in addition to 40 troopers deployed earlier.
Gates closed and locked at Camden Yard, where the Oriols are supposed to play at 7 PM local time.
Gates closed at Cam Yds. Officer tells me that is the order for now. May change @Oriolespic.twitter.com/RS9vU9I71a
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) April 27, 2015
#FreddieGray protests turn into riots following funeral in Baltimore [VIDEO] https://t.co/jgJRlUFRX4@Manuel_Rapalopic.twitter.com/ujFs2j24VO
— RT America (@RT_America) April 27, 2015
The back of the CVS on North & Pennsylvania avenues, being looted:
Police have received reports of looting of stores and businesses in Baltimore http://t.co/buYNzbXSgV#fox5dcpic.twitter.com/qb8a7Cnhs8
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5newsdc) April 27, 2015
Pastor Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple, one of the leaders of the Freddie Gray protests, condemns the riot: "We're calling for justice, not for vengeance and violence."
Freddie Gray's family has repeatedly asked for peace.
Many schools and businesses located in downtown Baltimore closed early on Monday, not sure what to expect following Freddie Gray's funeral. Several businesses have been looted. No word whether the Orioles game due to start in 90 minutes will actually happen.
RT video of the early moments of the riot, with rocks thrown at the police in front of the mall:
Baltimore PD says: "We have been able to get our injured officers out of the area and they are now receiving medical treatment."
Baltimore’s professional athletes are following the situation closely. The Orioles baseball team is set is set to start a homestand with a 7:05 p.m. game against the Chicago White Sox.
In @Orioles clubhouse at Cam Yds where many players are watching TV coverage of violence near Mondawmin Mall. Game v ChiSox at 7:05pm.
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) April 27, 2015
Torrey Smith, a former Baltimore Ravens football player who left this off-season, tweeted his disappointment with the violence.
Baltimore this isn't the answer!!!
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 27, 2015
It went from a peaceful protest to damn near a war which isn't going to do anything but delay progress
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 27, 2015
The Baltimore Sun reported that the riot began after a flier called for a meeting by the Mondawmin Mall for a "purge", in reference to a 2013 movie about sanctioned lawlessness.
RT video of police dispersing the demonstrators:
RT's Manuel Rapalo reports from the scene
A police car is on fire near the looted CVS. Firefighters are putting it out, but the van behind it has caught fire as well.
MTA police car lit on fire in northwest Baltimore. Follow live coverage on 11 News: http://t.co/nAl7J9Sqeypic.twitter.com/WeYdoia9aC
— wbaltv.com (@wbaltv11) April 27, 2015
Police are advancing down Monroe Street, aware of the possibility they might be cut off and surrounded.
Moving down Monroe St. Some officers don't agree saying they're gonna get sucked in and surrounded in alleys. pic.twitter.com/l50A2MT6y9
— Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) April 27, 2015
Helicopter footage shows a CVS at North Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. had its windows broken and is being looted.
Police have warned motorists to avoid the area of Gwynns Falls / Reisterstown / Liberty Heights, as well as North Avenue/Pennsylvania Ave. intersection, south towards Baker Street.
Seven officers have been seriously injured, said Baltimore PD spokesman
"Despite having rocks, bricks, and other items thrown at us - officers are using fire extinguishers to put out small fires in the area," Baltimore PD tweeted.
A photographer for VICE news was hit by a rubber bullet.
Shawn Carrié, the photographer who was hit with a runner bullet by police, says he works for @vicenews. pic.twitter.com/5kW8FgQCBq
— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 27, 2015
Erica L. Green tweeted a video of police reinforcements moving towards Gwynns Falls.
Back up arrives. Moves down to Gwynns Fallsd pic.twitter.com/U8axOLzS8w
— Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) April 27, 2015
At least one news photographer has also been attacked in the scrum, Baltimore Sun reporter Erica L. Green tweeted. She herself was maced.
Just got Maced. Scene is insane. Not good. Cc:@baltimoresun
— Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) April 27, 2015
After consultations with the police, the Baltimore Orioles baseball team said they still planned on playing tonight.
Baltimore police say "the group remains at Gwynns Falls & Reisterstown Rd. Several officers have been injured. The crowd is not obeying our dispersal orders."
Police at Reisterstown Road: http://t.co/Mwko3i1n6Ipic.twitter.com/nKnz6cDHAi
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@cbsbaltimore) April 27, 2015
Baltimore PD has employed tear gas near the shopping center, WJZ reporter Mike Schuh tweeted.
H.S. Protestors throw rocks at PD near #MondawminMall PD tear gasses protestors. @cbsbaltimorepic.twitter.com/Y2QqCRt3jw
— Mike Schuh WJZ (@MikeWJZ) April 27, 2015
More officers injured.
Officers hurt pic.twitter.com/Yi72F85jLP
— julia craven (@CurlyCrayy) April 27, 2015
Tear gas and flash bangs used.
In the last ten minutes, protestors threw things at police in Baltimore, police threw things back. Tear gas and flashbangs just deployed.
— Brian Sasser (@ProducerSass) April 27, 2015
Police have deployed Bearcat armored vehicles, and started using rubber bullets, tear gas and flash-bang grenades.
One observer described the scene as "full-scale riot".
NOW: Baltimore Officer injured. Tear gas deployed. Looting. Full scale riot. #FreddyGray LIVE: http://t.co/kkkKEDLCp9pic.twitter.com/FFdvDu4Xi9
— ReallyRick (@ReallyRickPhD) April 27, 2015
One officer was badly injured.
Officer is down. Badly injured. pic.twitter.com/5lCOTJMS2a
— Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) April 27, 2015
Objects thrown by the rioters have hit a police car and injured an officer.
School police car with a broken window.. Officer holding his arm pic.twitter.com/RXr7vx31nt
— Christian Schaffer (@chrisfromabc2) April 27, 2015
Baltimore police confirmed one of their officers was injured at Mondawmin.
One of our officers has been injured at Mondawmin Mall. The group continues to throw bricks and other items at police officers.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
More rocks thrown.
Big group, throwing rocks.. Some landed near me.. Backed up pic.twitter.com/rXhliPtKOw
— Christian Schaffer (@chrisfromabc2) April 27, 2015
Youths gathered outside the mall began throwing rocks at the riot police. Officers responded with pepper spray.
— Agitator In Chief (@BaltoSpectator) April 27, 2015