Crime & Safety

Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Baltimore Descends To Chaos

Protesters threw bricks and other objects at police, who responded with tear gas and force on Monday.

By Elizabeth Janney

Protesters threw rocks and bricks Monday, injuring several officers, as police fired tear gas in response in another day of violence in the city, this time only hours after the funeral for Freddie Gray, who died while in custody more than a week ago.

A group near Gwynns Falls and Liberty Heights has become “very aggressive and violent,” according to police. The group was throwing bricks and other objects at officers.

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There is a large police presence near Mondawmin Mall, Baltimore Police headquarters and Camden Yards, according to WBAL.

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