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
