WASHINGTON, May 1 (Sputnik) — Earlier on Friday, State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that the death of 25-year-old African American man Freddie Gray was being ruled a homicide, and the officers involved in his arrest would face criminal charges.
BREAKING: All 6 Baltimore police officers charged in death of Freddie Gray. Death ruled a homicide by medical examiner.
— Sunny Hostin (@SunnyHostin) May 1, 2015
“It’s a really pivotal moment in our city’s history and our country’s history,” advocacy group CASA organizer Andrew Reinel told Sputnik on Friday. “With the way that these incidents have been handled in other states, I think [Attorney Marilyn] Mosby has really set a golden standard for speed and transparency.”
All six #Baltimore police officers are now in custody.
— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) May 1, 2015
Gray died on April 19, 2015, as a result of spinal injuries he received while in police custody under unclear circumstances.
The announcement comes as protests take place across the United States over numerous police killings of mostly African-Americans at the hands of police officers that usually do not get charged.
Oakland protesters at labor rally re: Baltimore riots: "Anger is a rational response to murder." #mayday pic.twitter.com/FuZOk3skE1
— Mike Blasky (@blasky) May 1, 2015
The group of protesters are now at Baltimore Street and Gay Street. The group is walking in the street. Expect traffic delays in the area
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) May 1, 2015
“Ultimately, we know that there’s still work to be done, this [investigation] is not final, but we think it’s a step in the right direction,” Reinel said.
CASA and at least 11 other advocacy groups are participating in a rally on Friday afternoon that calls for police officers to be held accountable for their conduct.
Baltimore Residents Marching with Trayvon Martins's mother in front of Central Booking for #FreddieGray pic.twitter.com/yxKOJ0P9vP
— Michelle Macaluso (@Michelle_Mac1) May 1, 2015
