Baltimore, Maryland — The Baltimore Police Department is investigating the death of Freddie Gray before it is turned over to the state, according to CNN.
Freddie Gray, 25, was arrested on a weapons charge and according to police, gave up without force. However, the six officers involved in the arrest have been suspended.
Gray was hospitalized for more than a week after his arrest and died on Sunday. According to the autopsy, Gray died from severe injuries to his spinal cord.
The investigation is still occurring because the department is unsure what happened to Gray. The department asked that people remain calm while the investigation proceeds, but many people are angered by the event.
According to his lawyer, Gray was in good health before he was arrested by the police. In a video that bystanders recorded, police are seen chasing and tackling Gray.
Source: CNN
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