A serious crisis in Baltimore, one of the major American cities. For several hours last serious riots there. Fifteen police officers were injured. The city authorities have introduced a state of emergency. Clashes in Baltimore started around 3 pm local time. Young townsfolk pelted police with stones, destroyed a police car, raised a few fires, looted shops and tried to draw money from ATMs. There have been riots in poor African-Americans inhabited the western part of the city.
Baltimore Riots broke out in the day of the funeral of 25-year-old Freddie Gray , who two weeks ago was injured in a police patrol car and died on April 19.
“Family Freddie made clear that, was to be a day of peace and reflection. This is what is happening on the streets of the city after the funeral, it is completely inexcusable,” – said the pastor Jamel Bryant.
Baltimore authorities have asked the governor of the state of Maryland by 5000 police officers or soldiers. To meet this request, the governor activated National Guard. Today, the city will be closed schools, and from 22:00 to 5:00 am curfew is in force.
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