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Live updates from Baltimore riots
Civil unrest continued into the overnight hours Tuesday in Baltimore after National Guard troops were called in to contain riots in that city's streets following the funeral of Freddie Gray, a man who mysteriously died in police custody on April 12.
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Just walking out the Sun to see two shops and a bar a block away with windows smashed in http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDszquSUEAAoo4C.jpg
by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 6:48:21 PM -
Os game Wed will be at 205 pm and not have fan admittance, source saysby Dan Connolly via twitter 4/28/2015 6:50:19 PM -
Bowie St student Jeffrey Walker locked arms with others in peaceful protest near burned out CVS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs0VyfWAAAYTWA.jpg
by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 6:51:16 PM -
Jeffrey Walker: "We're peaceful right here but this is not being shown on CNN. This is protecting our kids."by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 6:52:12 PM
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Black Lawyers for Justice planning a "massive national rally" for Saturday in Baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs0u9ZWoAAY_q-.jpg
by Luke Broadwater via twitter 4/28/2015 6:52:59 PM -
Good point - it'll be the first time the casino has closed since opening in August! RT @TheArondo @justin_fenton so what about bars & casinoby Justin Fenton via twitter 4/28/2015 6:53:44 PM -
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Whoa @Orioles say tomorrow's game will be played starting @ 2:05 but NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. When have u seen that? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDszdrUUUAAEfIP.jpg
by jocefromthenews via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 6:55:14 PM -
the Ruff Ryders about to shut em down open up shop on Pennsylvania Ave? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs1YKaVEAAkmtL.jpg
by alshipley via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 6:57:08 PM -
There is tension at Pennsy and W North but also a sense among non-violent that they have superior numbers.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 6:58:36 PM
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Odd feeling in Baltimore -- big crowd waiting for something to happen but most hoping it DOESNT happen.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 7:00:41 PM
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National Guard and police at Western dist seem to be getting ready for something. Radio calling for response teams http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs2lq0UMAAx4i-.jpg
by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 7:01:10 PM -
Things are quiet at Security Square Mall. Peter Joseph of a Jolly Shows tells me he has to cancel 2-wk carnival in mall parking lot.by Pamela Wood via twitter 4/28/2015 7:02:25 PM -
Just came from ground zero. We talked w/a Bloods gang member. He's a former youth minister. Let that sink in. #PrayForBaltimoreby Ken_Patterson via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 7:02:41 PM -
Toll of the Baltimore riots, in part
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During interview, a criminologist just said Baltimore riots are a "Ray Nagin New Orleans moment" for Mayor Stephanie-Rawlings-Blake.by Mark Puente via twitter 4/28/2015 7:06:02 PM -
by baltimoresun via twitter 4/28/2015 7:06:18 PM -
For those tweeting: not sure if I'll be PAing to an empty stadium tomorrow or not. Waiting to find out currently. The surreality continues.by rwags614 via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 7:08:46 PM -
Tensions are escalating here along Pennsylvania Ave. tactical units just arrived #baltimore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs4FikWEAElDc-.jpg
by jlepolastewart via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 7:09:23 PM -
Gang members stand with City Council against rioting in Baltimore fw.to/OrkQjOiby Luke Broadwater via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 4/28/2015 7:10:46 PM
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Tomorrow's #Orioles game will be played at 2:05 p.m. and be closed to the public: bsun.md/1EAwQwAby baltimoresun via twitter retweeted by yvonnewenger 4/28/2015 7:11:34 PM
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Owner of Baltimore's Midtown bar texted me this pic of him and others in front of bar before yesterday's riot http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs5ZcAW0AADtbu.jpg
by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 7:13:21 PM -
Meanwhile, on the far side of the barricades around Western District kids are throwing a football around.by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 7:14:15 PM
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Video from Sun photographer Barbara Haddock Taylor shows the aftermath of the fire at N. Gay and N. Chester streets last night.
Fire aftermath
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Bottle hurled, portion of crowd scatters but then reconvenes. It's tense. Many in crowd raise two fingers calling for peace.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 7:19:23 PM
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Owner of Baltimore's Midtown bar texted me this pic of him and others in front of bar before yesterday's riot http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs5ZcAW0AADtbu.jpg
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To clarify video at Pennsylvania & North--people were working to calm as others lit small fires, yelled, argued & caused some to run scaredby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 7:21:40 PM -
Media Advisory: We will have a media briefing at 3:30pm today in front of police HQ - 600 block E Fayette Street.by Baltimore Police via twitter 4/28/2015 7:22:00 PM -
Shabazz says his comments to shake it up on Saturday meant to do so in legal ways.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 7:23:40 PM
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ATF activates Natl Response Team in #Baltimore to assist w/ arson investigations. More about the NRT: ow.ly/MeGRC -
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Fire engines arrive, firefighters head into burned out CVS. "You're a day late!" bystander yells.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 7:29:25 PM
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Shabazz promises there will be "guidance and leadership" on Saturday for rally he's helping to organize.by Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 7:33:29 PM
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Making most of nice weather, a closed street and a day off work to play football. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDs-UU8UgAAI3sC.jpg
by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 7:34:53 PM -
Traffic Alert: Road closures remain in the area of North Avenue & Pennsylvania Ave. Expect delays in the area. #mdtrafficby Baltimore Police via twitter 4/28/2015 7:38:10 PM
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What's next in Freddie Gray investigation bsun.md/1IklVc0 -
Still lots of people carrying brooms here, almost a symbol now of constructive engagement.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 7:45:39 PM
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Some regular mayhem - bad car accident at Mount and Laurens. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDtBDdmVAAAOKv_.jpg
by Ian Duncan via twitter 4/28/2015 7:46:54 PM -
Protesters with locked arms. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDtBGIhWgAAUVmv.jpg
by brandon_weigel via twitter 4/28/2015 7:47:44 PM -
Office buildings around Owings Mills Mall are a ghost town, as is the mall itself.by Scott Dance via twitter 4/28/2015 7:49:52 PM -
COMMENTARY: "Growing up in 1990s Baltimore, some of the cops would use Black Baltimore as a playground to do whatever they wanted to do."
Police and 'Black Baltimore'
baltimoresun.comThe footage involving Freddie Gray and the Baltimore City cops brought it all back. -
The Rev. Sharpton calls for end 2 "recklessness," says he's talked to hip hop artists who will ask for end 2 violenceby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 8:05:06 PM
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Sharpton condemned @LarryHogan for taking "cheap shots" at @MayorSRBby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 4/28/2015 8:07:02 PM
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Weird tense- festive atmosphere -- I know that sounds contradictory -- as crowd watches kids doing motorcycle wheelies at Pennsy and North.by Jeff Barker via twitter 4/28/2015 8:07:58 PM