Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunReturning from Federal Hill, protesters block traffic on Light Street on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressRev. Jamal Bryant leads a rally outside of the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march and vigil for Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries a week after he was arrested and transported in a police van.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunHands are clasped, shutting down Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunRev. Cortly "C.D." Witherspoon, in front at left with raised fist, president of the Baltimore City chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks at a protest outside City Hall about Freddie Gray. Gray died a week after being taken into custody by Baltimore City police.
Natalie Sherman, Baltimore SunBaltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake, flanked by Police Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez (left) and Commissioner Anthony Batts (right) addresses the death of Freddie Gray, who was injured while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Police and protesters stare at each other, locked in arms at the on-ramp to northbound JFX from Gay Street, as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunLt. Col. Melvin Russell talks with protesters outside of the Western District Police Station. Protest outside of the Western District Police Station after Freddie Gray died while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA youngster emerges from the open sun roof to show support as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunLenny Tober of Olney interrupted the protest outside City Hall about Freddie Gray, who died from his injuries from an encounter with Baltimore police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the Priscilia Jackson, center, and families of Freddie Gray, protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters emerge between the Light and Pratt Street Pavilions of Harborplace on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunRev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple AME Church led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunTemporarily stopping traffic, protesters stretch a flag across a Mercedes on Light Street just south of Harborplace on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunTheir arms locked together, Baltimore Police prevent marchers from entering the Jones Falls on ramp during another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunMounted police officers were positioned for a while at North Mount and Mosher Streets on Thursday evening, near the Baltimore City Western District police station where protesters were gathered in the street. Protests have been held all week after Freddie Gray died in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunRev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore SunAli Fourfiff of the Park Heights area shouts during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunResidents hold up their hands in respect for the family who move to the spot where their son was taken into custody after their march to the Western District of the Baltimore Police following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPolice stand by as citizens shout from behind a barricade during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunPriscilia Jackson, center with sign, who knew Freddie Gray for about ayear, and others wait for the protest rally to start at the corner of N. Mount and Presbury streets.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunRev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple AME Church, third from left, led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA Baltimore Police detective watches from behind the expanded barrier of the Western District police station as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunAn unidentified protester carries a sign reading "Justice 4 Freddie." Rev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Colin Campbell, Baltimore SunA crowd, including Freddie Gray's family and friends, protested Gray's death while in the custody of the Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury Streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunAngela Hazel, in front, overcome with emotion at a protest rally led by Rev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple AME Church at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressGloria Darden, at center in hood, mother of Freddie Gray, leads a march with supporters to the site of Gray's arrest in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries a week after he was arrested and transported in a police van.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe intersection of Pratt and Calvert Streets is blocked as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunTessa Hill-Aston, president of the Baltimore chapter of the NAACP, at protest outside City Hall about Freddie Gray, who died from his injuries from an encounter with Baltimore police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMichael Pulley with his two 4-year-old grandsons watch from a second floor balcony in support of the family as residents return from a march to the Western District of the Baltimore Police following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressProtestors march outside of the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march and vigil for Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPolice tape rests next to a concrete barrier that officials placed to expand the barrier of the Western District police station as marchers participate in another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA member of the police tries to reason with protesters during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressA protestor raises his fist outside of the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march and vigil for Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA motorist displays the "peace" sign while marchers pass on Pennsylvania Avenue for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunCitizens and groups such as the Justice League of NYC walk along Wilkens Ave. and other streets in West Baltimore in protest against the police following the death of Freddie Gray who died while in the hospital.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPeople raise hands in protest where Freddie Gray was last seen in public, getting arrested by police, as residents return from a march to the Western District of the Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA member of Baltimore's SWAT returns a protest sign that reads, "Police + Public Enemy #1" during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA crowd walks up from the police station as residents march to the Western District of the Baltimore Police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunA man was detained by Baltimore City police at the Western District station as about 600 protestors including the families of Freddie Gray protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunDusk settles over the dome of City Hall which looms behind marchers who head up Gay Street for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMartin Luther King Blvd. blocked off by protesters
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunCitizens and groups such as the Justice League of NYC walk along the streets of West Baltimore in protest against the police following the death of Freddie Gray who died while in the hospital.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA bus passenger, stuck in traffic on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,, looks as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMartin Luther King Jr. Blvd, is overtaken by marchers who take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the families of Freddie Gray protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunPolice Commissioner Anthony W. Batts, center, speaks to the media at a press conference on the death of Freddie Gray. Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez (left) and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake also spoke.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA protest march for Freddie Gray makes its way toward the Inner Harbor, on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunRev. Cortly "C.D" Witherspoon, left, president of the Baltimore City chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaking at a protest outside City Hall about Freddie Gray, who died on Sunday, a week after being taken into custody by Baltimore City police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOne woman is overcome with emotions while other marchers shout during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunUsing a bull horn, Carron Morgan, a first cousin of Freddie Gray, expresses his thoughts as a barricade separates him from Baltimore City Police Lt. Thompson outside the Western District police station, before marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMourners weep at the last spot that Freddie Gray was seen in public, following the death of local resident Freddie Gray while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunSeanti McClary, 36, holding her son Derrell McClary, 9 months, as she stood with other protesters who were gathered outside the Baltimore City Western District police station on North Mount Street Thursday evening. McClary, of Sandtown-Winchester, said she had been attending the protests every day since last Monday, following the death of Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA protester voices concerns during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Colin Campbell, Baltimore SunA crowd, including Freddie Gray's family and friends, protested Gray's death while in the custody of the Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury Streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunA boy bouncing a ball walks by the line of police officers standing guard outside the Baltimore City Western District station on North Mount Street on Thursday evening, separated from protesters by a barricade. Protest have been held all week after Freddie Gray died in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunProtesters gathered outside the Baltimore City Western District station on North Mount Street Thursday evening after an afternoon protest rally at City Hall. Protest have been held all week after Freddie Gray died in police custody
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Police stand behind an expanded barrier that includes the portion of Mount Street in front of the Western District station (right) during another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters march about the death of Freddie Gray in police custody turn up - down light street going southbound from the harbor.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunLynette Mack, who knew Freddie Gray since he was a child, signs a poster board at Bruce Court apartments near the site where Gray was arrested by Baltimore City police officers. She later joined the march.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunHaving felt that their small group was a success in causing disruption for the police, they gather together in triumph in Federal Hill before returning, during a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA police helicopter hovers above a traffic light, circling the small group as they block mototrists at Light Street and Key Highway, on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunKaren Gray, no relation to Freddie Gray, carries a Justice 4 Freddie sign while marching with others to Western District Police Station.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunAngela Hazel, in front, overcome with emotion at a protest rally led by Rev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple AME Church at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPeople sit across Pennsylvania Avenue, helping to block the intersection along with Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressGloria Darden, at center in sunglasses, mother of Freddie Gray, is comforted by supporters during a protest march outside of the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries a week after he was arrested and transported in a police van.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe inner harbor serves as a backdrop as protesters shout to visitors of Harborplace to take in their message on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPolice stand by as citizens shout from behind a barricade during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe downtown district looms as the eventual destination for people who head down Pennsylvania Avenue to block Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMarchers chant outside the Western District Police station, following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunMayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake speaks to the media at a press conference on the death of Freddie Gray. Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez, behind, and Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts, not shown, also spoke at the conference.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe group of protesters block the intersection of Key Highway and Light Street at dusk, on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Police, lock arms, preventing the group from entering the on-ramp to northbound Jones Falls Expressway from Gay Street as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunRev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the families of Freddie Gray protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police, in front of Western District Station.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunWilliam Stewart, a friend of Freddie Gray, at a protest on his behalf outside City Hall Monday morning. Freddie Gray died on Sunday, a week after being taken into custody by Baltimore City police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunThis is a protest sign at the Western District Police station
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunZuri Mitchell, 2 of Owings Mills listens to speeches beneath her mother Nia Duggins as University of Maryland Baltimore law students protest at City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Baltimore SunFreddie Gray is seen in the hospital after being injured while being detained by Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPolice attempt to maintain a presence while protesters turn back and forth at the Pratt Street Pavilion on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters are illuminated by portable lights as they shout during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunResidents march to the Western District of the Baltimore Police following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMarchers shout slogans at Baltimore Police who block the entrance to northbound Jones Falls Expressway from Gay Street during another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters shout during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunCitizens and groups such as the Justice League of NYC walk along Wilkens Ave. and other streets of West Baltimore in protest against the police following the death of Freddie Gray who died while in the hospital.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunUniversity of Maryland Baltimore law students stop traffic, crossing Charles Street to move their protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressMembers of the Baltimore Police Department stand outside of the Western District police station during a march and vigil for Freddie Gray in Baltimore.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA protester stands behind an African America flag while the group blocks MLK Jr. Blvd, as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunPolice officers wait at the corner of Mount and Mosher, south of Western District Station.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunTwo police officers stand outside of Western District. Protests about the Freddie Gray death take place starting at N. Mount and Presbury Streets to Western District station.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunResidents hold up their hands after their march to the Western District of the Baltimore Police following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunResidents stand outside the Western District of the Baltimore Police following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters get angry as a driver (who happened to have a Confederate flag on his radio antenna) attempts to speed through the group, as one protester said, the driver ran over his foot on Light Street near the harbor on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. One marcher wound up ripping the small cloth flag from the pickup, as police intervened to keep the confrontation peaceful. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the families of Freddie Gray gather at the site where Freddie Gray was arrested after marching to Western District and back. The march was to protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe swell returns to the spot as Rev. Jamal Bryant reaches his hands skyward while the family grieves (lower left above arm) where Freddie Gray was last seen alive in public.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunUniversity of Maryland Baltimore law students gather to march on City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPeople gather during a march to protest the death of Freddie Gray while under police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunUniversity of Maryland Baltimore law students gather to march on City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFinished with the Western District of the Baltimore Police, people walk through traffic, chanting while heading toward Pennsylvania Avenue and eventually, City Hall, as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunA get well card for Freddie Gray is seen in Gilmor Homes. Gray died a week after being taken into custody by police in the neighborhood.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunPolice Commissioner Anthony W. Batts and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake speak to the media at a press conference on the death of Freddie Gray.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtests begin to quiet during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the families of Freddie Gray protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunChildren look at a signed poster board at the Bruce Court apatments where Freddie Gray was arrested by Baltimore City polices.
Baltimore SunFreddie Gray is seen being taken into custody by Baltimore Police on April 12 in this still from a cell phone video.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunResidents kneel down, raising their hands to the sky behind concrete barriers placed there to expand the barriers of the Western District of the Baltimore Police as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFamily members help carry a distraught woman, overcome with grief from the crowd at the scene where Freddie Gray was last seen alive in public.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunCitizens and groups such as the Justice League of NYC march along Wilkens Ave. and other West Baltimore streets in protest against the police following the death of Freddie Gray who died while in the hospital.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunCitizens and groups such as the Justice League of NYC walk along the streets of West Baltimore in protest against the police following the death of Freddie Gray who died while in the hospital.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunSupporters raise their hands while sitting on Pratt Street and Calvert Street as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAn officer's sunglasses reflect protesters during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressRev. Jamal Bryant raises his hands as he speaks during a vigil and march for Freddie Gray in Baltimore.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPeople hold signs during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunFreddie Gray was taken into custody near this corner in Gilmor Homes.
Colin Campbell, Baltimore SunA crowd, including Freddie Gray's family and friends, protested Gray's death while in the custody of the Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury Streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore SunReturning to the Western District police station, a group blocks southbound Light Street as they head north toward the harbor on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFamily members raise their hands together at the front steps of the Western District of the Baltimore Police following the death of local resident Freddie Gray.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressSupporters and family members of Freddie Gray lead a march to the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunActivist Kinji Scott, left, is subdued by Rev. Cortly "C.D." Witherspoon, left, and Rev. Heber Brown III, right, after Scott reacted emotionally to a critic who interrupted the protest outside City Hall about Freddie Gray.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressProtestors march to the site of Freddie Gray's arrest after holding a rally the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries a week after he was arrested and transported in a police van.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters chant outside the Western District police station, after marchers stopped there following the death of local resident Freddie Gray while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunActivist Kinji Scott, left, is subdued by Tessa Hill-Aston, with her hand on Scott, and Rev. Cortly "C.D." Witherspoon, center, after Scott reacted emotionally to a critic who interrupted the protest outside City Hall about Freddie Gray.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunLenny Tober of Olney, left, who shouted criticisms during the protest outside City Hall for Freddie Gray, is challenged by William Stewart, center, and Travis Robertson, both of Baltimore City, who were participating in the event. Stewart was a close friend of Gray, who died on Sunday from his injuries from an encounter with Baltimore police.
Kevin Richardson, Baltimore SunPolice Commissioner Anthony W. Batts, center, speaks to the media at a press conference on the death of Freddie Gray. Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez (left) and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake also spoke.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Police stand behind an expanded barrier that includes the portion of Mount Street in front of the Western District station during another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunTheir arms locked together, Baltimore Police stare down at marchers who wanted to gain entry at the on-ramp to northbound Jones Falls Expressway during another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunA line of police officers stood guard outside City Hall while Rev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza on Thursday afternoon. The boots of a statue in the foreground was sculpted by James E. Lewis in 1971, and is "Dedicated to the memory of the Negro Heroes of the United States" who were slain in war.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe skyline at the harbor looms at dusk above the small group of protesters, locked arm in arm, returning on the march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPolice stand behind a barricade during another day of protest against alleged police violence and corruption at the Western District of the Baltimore Police, following the death of resident Freddie Gray while under the custody of the Baltimore Police.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the mother of Freddie Gray, center with hoodie, protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunAbout 600 protestors including the mother of Freddie Gray, center, protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore Police, by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunLaquan Barlow at right. Rev. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple led a protest rally at War Memorial Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe sun casts long shadows as people walk on Pennsylvania Avenue toward Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunPeople stand facing members of the Baltimore Police on Gay Street, asking them what they know of the death of Freddie Gray, but they receive no response, as the police block the street to access of the Central district, as marchers take to the streets for another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Police stand behind an expanded barrier that includes the portion of Mount Street in front of the Western District station during another day of protests over the death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunWilliam Stewart, a friend of Freddie Gray, at a protest on Gray's behalf outside City Hall Monday morning. Freddie Gray died on Sunday, a week after being taken into custody by Baltimore City police.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunProtesters marching in Baltimore, April 22.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunA man, possibly a family member of Freddie Gray, center, reacts in anguish at the site where Gray was arrested. About 600 protestors including the families of Freddie Gray protested Gray's death while in the custody of Baltimore police by marching from the site of the arrest, the corner of N. Mount and Presbury streets, to the Western District station about six blocks away.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunUniversity of Maryland Baltimore law students gather to march on City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody.
Amy Davis, Baltimore SunAn unidentified man at right challenges one of the Baltimore City police officers, C. A. Thompson, as they stood in a line behind a barricade in front of the Western District police station Thursday evening. Protests have been held all week after Freddie Gray died in police custody on April 19.
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Returning from Federal Hill, protesters block traffic on Light Street on a march by local residents on the eve of the expected large protest to City Hall over the recent death of local resident Freddie Gray, while in police custody. The march, done, they say, as a message that even a small group can cause large disruptions, began at Lexington Market, where about forty people walked in the streets through Harborplace, and finishing in Federal Hill before returning.
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Hundreds of protesters poured onto the streets of downtown Baltimore on Thursday, halting rush-hour traffic as they marched on the fifth consecutive day of demonstrations since Freddie Gray died after being severely injured in police custody.
After rallying outside City Hall, protesters made their way through the Inner Harbor to Federal Hill and then to the Western District police station, where Gray was pulled unconscious from a prisoner transport van after his arrest on April 12. Gray, 25, died a week later.
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Tensions remained high, with angry demonstrators yelling and swearing at mostly stoic police officers. Two protesters were arrested for disorderly conduct and destruction of property at Pennsylvania Avenue and Pitcher Street, causing a commotion in the street as the group made its way back to the police station.
But most of the protesters expressed their anger peacefully, blowing whistles and holding signs as they marched several miles from the City Hall event to the police station in Sandtown-Winchester. They high-fived people in their cars who honked their horns and others leaning out of buses.
A few confronted a taxi driver on Light Street who rolled down his window to voice his anger at the protests, but others pulled them away, encouraging them to keep moving and keep the demonstration nonviolent.
Before the march, the Rev. Jamal H. Bryant, of the Empowerment Temple, prayed with protesters and led chants of “No justice, no peace!” outside City Hall.
Protesters applauded the U.S. Senate for confirming Loretta Lynch as the first black woman as U.S. attorney general.
Bryant, one of several speakers who addressed the crowd, called for supporters of the Gray family to wear gray to church on Sunday in solidarity with them.
“We are not calling for revenge,” he said. “We are calling for justice.”
City leaders and police took additional steps to maintain order. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake allowed city employees downtown to leave early Thursday to ease traffic conditions. Police said in a statement that leave was canceled for all officers and other employees “to ensure adequate coverage of the city.”
Police also called in reinforcements from the Maryland State Police to help monitor the protests, which are expected to continue Friday and into the weekend, with a large march and rally planned Saturday afternoon from the scene of Gray’s arrest in Gilmor Homes to City Hall.
Many, including Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young, criticized the city for calling in police reinforcements for nonviolent protests.
“You don’t need it at all,” Young said. “Our citizens, the majority of them, are not violent. They are frustrated and angry.”
City police, the Department of Justice and the Baltimore state’s attorney’s office continue to investigate Gray’s death, while the six city police officers involved in his arrest remain on paid leave.
Baltimore police said Commissioner Anthony W. Batts met Thursday with representatives of the protesters and Gray’s family, expressing his sympathy and updating them on the investigation.
Juan Grant, 28, a childhood friend of Gray’s, said he went on behalf of the family, who were too distraught to attend.
Kiona Mack, 25, who recorded one of the videos of Gray’s arrest, and the Rev. Westley West of Faith Empowered Ministries, who has led daily protests and Thursday’s march around the city, accompanied Grant to the meeting with Batts.
“He convinced me that he is on top of the investigation,” Grant said. “This is a full-on criminal investigation.”
West, 27, said he appreciated Batts inviting them to meet with them and said it was “enlightening to know he wants to work with us.”
“I don’t want to give him too much credit,” he said. “We want to see action versus the words. I had a good experience, a good vibe. We want to make sure we have the support.”
Earlier Thursday, organizers from the Peoples Power Assembly held a news conference and rally at North Mount and Presbury streets, where they announced that the group is planning to conduct an independent investigation into Gray’s death.
“We do not have faith in the mayor’s office or the Baltimore City police to conduct a fair and impartial investigation,” said the Rev. Cortley “C.D.” Witherspoon, an organizer with the Peoples Power Assembly, in a statement.
Baltimore Sun reporter Justin George contributed to this article.
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Medical response timeline in Gray case
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The Baltimore Fire Department first received a call for an “unconscious male” at the Western District police station at 9:26 a.m. on April 12, according to a new timeline provided by the department on its response in the Freddie Gray case.
A medic unit arrived at the Western District at 9:33 a.m., within national response standards, and paramedics were on the scene providing “patient care” until their departure for Maryland Shock Trauma Center at 9:54 a.m., said Capt. Roman Clark, a Fire Department spokesman.
Clark said he could not disclose the kind of care Gray received during the medics’ 21 minutes at the police station because of federal patient confidentiality laws.
The medic unit arrived at Shock Trauma at 10 a.m., he said.
Gray sustained a spinal injury to his neck sometime after being taken into custody by Baltimore police, and died a week after being admitted to Shock Trauma.
— Kevin Rector