BALTIMOREPOLICEDEPARTMENT

MEDIA ADVISORY

OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

MEDIA RELATIONS SECTION

Anthony W. Batts
Police Commissioner

Captain J. Eric Kowalczyk

Director

April 26, 2015 Morning Update

A small contingent of yesterday's protestors caused violent disruptions
downtown and in west Baltimore last night and early this morning after what
had been mostly peaceful protests throughout the day. Approximately 34
people were arrested and six officers suffered minor injuries. Additionally,
multiple storefronts were vandalized and several police vehicles and other
property was damaged. Members of the BPD along with our local and state law
enforcement partners worked through the early morning hours to calm the
situation. Fans were temporarily held at Camden Yards last night until we were
absolutely sure it was safe for them to depart.
We will continue to have extra officers deployed throughout the city this
weekend. We would also like to thank the media for encouraging our
community to demonstrate peacefully.

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