Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Maryland governor sends state troopers as protests grow in Baltimore

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Marchers gather at the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march for Freddie Gray on Wednesday in Baltimore.
Marchers gather at the Baltimore Police Department's Western District police station during a march for Freddie Gray on Wednesday in Baltimore.
Alex Brandon

Maryland's governor has ordered state troopers to Baltimore as protests over the death of Freddie Gray have grown.

"There's raw emotions. People legitimately have concerns, and the community is out in force protesting," Gov. Larry Hogan said, according to the Capital Gazette. "I want to thank the folks involved in that. So far it has been peaceful. We want to try to keep things under control. The last thing we need is more violence in Baltimore City." Baltimore has been the scene of protests since Saturday, with demonstrators demanding justice for Gray, a black man who suffered a deadly injury to his spine after being arrested by police. USA Today reports:

"A target of protests has been six officers suspended with pay for their involvement in Gray's arrest. The protests have been mostly peaceful, but began to heat up after police union president Gene Ryan expressed concern that the crowds might turn into a 'lynch mob.'

"'They are calling for the immediate imprisonment of these officers without them ever receiving the due process that is the constitutional right of every citizen, including law enforcement officers,' Ryan said in the statement.

"The Baptist Minister's Conference countered with a statement saying protesters 'are not a lynch mob. We are citizens concerned about our community.' "

According to The Baltimore Sun, protesters on Thursday chanted, "No justice, no peace." The Sun spoke to civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who asked protesters to keep demonstrations peaceful. By late afternoon, the protests were peaceful, though television images showed one scuffle between police and a group of protesters. Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.