State of emergency by race riots in Baltimore (videos and photos)

Baltimore. Fredy Gray passed away Sunday 19 of April, due to an injury to the spine, after being arrested by officers a week before; youth and police clash in Baltimore.

Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, He declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard to face the violence in Baltimore, his office said on Monday.

The governor's office said the move comes at the request of the city of Baltimore.

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He added that Hogan will hold a press conference at 20.30 local time to discuss the facts of violence that occurred after the funeral of a black man 25 years who died due to an injury sustained while in custody of police.

Shortly before the mayor of Baltimore imposed a curfew and said “truhanes” They try to destroy the city.

During the day, At least seven policemen were injured when registering riots in protest at the death of African American.

One of the wounded officers is unconscious and others have fractures, police spokesman Eric Kowalczyk reported.

“Encontraremos a los responsables y los llevaremos a prisión. Nuestros oficiales trabajan duro por lograr el orden”, said the spokesman.

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The protests were sparked by the death of Freddie Grays, from 25 years, who suffered a spinal injury after being arrested about two weeks ago. The authorities note that the detainee fell into a coma and died while being transported, while his family say that police used violence.

African-American groups faced with police, who carried batons, shields and helmets, during a day which police agents left several injured.

“The group refuses to follow our orders dispersion. Several of our players have been injured”, Baltimore police said on Twitter.

Gray's death sparked demonstrations that turned violent weekend, leaving dozens of arrests and at least a dozen soldiers with minor injuries.

State law enforcement agents arrived in armored vehicles to support the police in Baltimore, while classes were suspended at the local college amid rumors that there would be more violence.

Earlier, Baltimore police announced it had received a “credible threat” several gangs that the city had “associated to 'remove’ to police officers”.

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