Several officers were reportedly injured as Baltimore protests over the death of Freddie Gray turned violent on Monday, according to a CBS affiliate in Washington, DC.
Baltimore police reportedly sprayed mace at the protestors who, police told CBS DC, were throwing bricks, rocks and other things at officers.
A Baltimore police captain spoke about the injuries sustained by officers.
“This afternoon, a group of outrageous criminals attacked our officers. Right now, we have seven officers that have serious injuries. Including broken bones, and one officer who is unconscious. We will do whatever is appropriate to protect the safety of our police officers.”
The Baltimore Police Department posted updates about the unfurling protests and reported violence to Twitter.
The group in the area of Gwynns Falls & Liberty Heights has become very aggressive and violent. We are continuing to deploy resources.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
The group is refusing to follow our dispersal orders. Several of our officers have been injured.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
The group remains at Gwynns Falls & Reisterstown Rd. Several officers have been injured. The crowd is not obeying our dispersal orders
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
Additional officers have been injured in the area of Liberty Heights and Reisterstown Rd. The group continues to throw bricks at officers
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
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
A group of disorderly individuals remain in the area of Reisterstown Rd & Liberty Heights. The group is throwing rocks & bricks at officers
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
People are continuing to throw rocks and other objects at police officers in the area of Mondawmin Mall and Liberty Heights.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
A group of juveniles are still in the area of Mondawmin Mall. We are hearing reports of bottles and bricks being thrown at officers.
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) April 27, 2015
No dear…
Not outrageous
merely outraged.
Approximately 10 days ago, Freddie Gray was brutally murdered with his spine broken and severed while in police custody: why didn’t here from same high ranking police official with same outrage and same indignation?
This is sad from every angle. You have a legit reason to protest due to the horrific death of Freddie Gray at the hands of cops who abuse their power daily and seemingly without consequences. You have the family of Freddie Gray showing so much class and grace in mourning, by calling for non-violence. Then you have these idiots who ignore the family’s request, and loot and make matters worse. The poor Gray family. My heart and thoughts are with them.
The answer is in the story:
“We will do whatever is appropriate to protect the safety of our police officers.”
That is what this is about. Protecting the safety of officers, whom this police department and many others around the country are sworn to serve and protect exclusively.
I know Dr. King called for peaceful,non-violent protests,but how long can people of color wait for the peaceful process to produce justice? I wanna be angry at the protesters,but I’ve never had to live with the risks they take every day just because of the color of their skin.