Baltimore police: Seven officers injured in clash with protesters
Fighting broke out Monday between protesters and police in Baltimore just hours after the funeral for Freddie Gray, the unarmed black man who died after suffering a spinal injury in police custody.
At least seven officers sustained injuries while scuffling with protesters, and one was left unresponsive, police said in a press conference. Footage from the demonstrations showed groups of young protesters throwing rocks, bricks, and other objects at lines of officers in riot gear.
Police responded with tear gas and other non-lethal tools and said they would continue to crack down on violent demonstrations.
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