Prosecutor rules Freddie Gray’s death a homicide, 6 officers charged in death

By Washington Times Staff 

Baltimore state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby announced Friday that Freddie Gray’s death has been ruled a homicide.

The six officers involved in Mr. Gray’s arrest and subsequent death while in custody were slapped with multiple charges, including manslaughter and misconduct.

One of the officer’s was charged with second degree murder.

“No one is above the law,” Ms. Mosby said.

She was also quick to note the charges were “not an indictment on the entire force.”

At some point while he was in custody, Mr. Gray suffered a mysterious spinal injury and died a week later.

Ms. Mosby says the officers failed to get Gray medical help even though he requested it repeatedly after he was arrested April 12.

Ms. Mosby also determined Mr. Gray’s arrest by Baltimore police was unwarranted.

The police union asked the state’s attorney to appoint a special independent prosecutor for the case.

“As tragic as this situation is, none of the officers involved are responsible for the death of Mr. Gray,” Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 President Gene Ryan wrote to Ms. Mosby. “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.”

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