Buildings, cars and other property were set on fire and several police officers and even journalists were hurt badly. Many businesses were even looting. It seemed like a repeat of the Furguson riots during the fall when a jury exonerated former police officer Darren Wilson of charges against him.
Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan had to declare a state of emergency and brought in the National Guard to help restore order. Things seem to not have calmed down and may get worse. Baltimore is much larger than Furguson and due to the funeral, many outsiders have come in among them, instigators. Schools, business and other events were cancelled including the Baltimore Orioles baseball game.
After consultation with Baltimore City Police Department, tonight’s game between the Orioles & White Sox at Oriole Park has been postponed.
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 27, 2015
Photos: Protests take a violent turn in Baltimore http://t.co/sODvx5bcNl pic.twitter.com/GxrPYSUCW6
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 28, 2015
Our @CCTV_America cameraman was just attacked by protestors and his camera stolen. #FreddyGray pic.twitter.com/STR6e9LowT
— jim spellman (@jimspellmanTV) April 27, 2015
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/thousands-expected-mondays-funeral-freddie-gray-081844148.html
http://news.yahoo.com/latest-diplomat-speaks-her-background-baltimore-150041114.html
http://news.yahoo.com/mourners-line-baltimore-man-died-police-custody-151747654.html
http://news.yahoo.com/clashes-erupt-funeral-baltimore-man-died-custody-200822002.html
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