Baltimore police officers ‘are not responsible’ for Gray death
Baltimore police officers are not responsible for the death of unarmed black man Freddie Gray, according to the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police.
"None of the officers involved are responsible for the death of Mr. Gray," Baltimore FOP president Gene Ryan said on Friday.
"To the contrary, at all times, each of the officers diligently balanced their obligations to protect Mr. Gray and discharge their duties to protect the public," he added.
He also called for a special prosecutor to take over for Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
Mosby announced on Friday that charges would be filed against police officers in the death of Gray, adding that his arrest was illegal because it lacked probable cause and his treatment in custody amounted to murder and manslaughter.
"The findings of our comprehensive, thorough and independent investigation, coupled with the medical examiner's determination that Mr. Gray's death was a homicide, which we received today, has led us to believe that we have probable cause to file criminal charges," Mosby said.
She also noted that officers failed to provide medical assistance to Gray despite repeated calls for help.
Earlier this month, Freddie Gray, 25, died of spinal injuries while he was in police custody.
Baltimore's chief prosecutor said six police officers were charged in the death of Gray.
Meanwhile, Gray’s mother hailed the charges filed against the police officers.
“I feel good because we got all six of them,” Gloria Darden said. “You can rest, Freddie. You can rest. You can be in peace now.”
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