Riots spread to new York
Mass protests and riots that occurred in Baltimore, has spread to other American cities. So, on the streets of new York were about a thousand people to Express their protest against police brutality. About 100 of them were arrested.
American society almost boiling because of pent-up tension - police brutality, unjustified violence and racial prejudice be overcome. The authorities, however, prefer to ignore the problem that, in the end, only complicates the situation.
So, at least 100 people were arrested in new York after protesters gathered in Union square, reports ABC. According to some estimates, in order to demand a fair investigation into the death of Freddie gray, who died because of the actions of police officers on the streets of the city went a thousand people.
Between protesters and police scuffle ensued. Two officers were wounded, the police began to use against the assembled clubs. Through speakers, protesters declared that they will be arrested, if not staying on the sidewalk.
People chanted: "No justice - no peace" and "Hands up, don't shoot". The organizers believe that this is a way to demonstrate their solidarity with the residents of Baltimore. "This happens not only in the community in Baltimore, but also in Brooklyn, Harlem and throughout the country," said one of the organizers.
His words about what this problem is common to all the countries confirmed at least that similar demonstrations were also held in Boston and Minneapolis. In Baltimore a group of protesters moved towards the city hall. They chanted: "Tell the truth. Stop the lie. Freddy gray is not supposed to die."
Recall that the cause of the conflict in the largest city of the U.S. state Maryland was the death of 25-year-old African-American Freddie gray, who was detained by guards of an order on April 12. The young man received at detention serious injuries to the neck and spine, which fell into a coma and died. The residents took to the streets to Express dissatisfaction with the work of the police, but peaceful demonstration again turned into chaos and arson.
What is happening in Baltimore is very similar to the events in Ferguson in August 2014. Disgruntled citizens took to the streets to mark its position and turned Baltimore in Ferguson. To confront law enforcement and to avenge the death of Freddie gray, even joined a street gang.
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