Press TVPolice in the US city of Baltimore are carrying out a criminal investigation into the death of an African-American man whose spine was broken in their custody.
Twenty-five-year-old Freddie Gray died on Sunday at a hospital, a week after he was seriously injured while being arrested by the Baltimore Police Department.
In a statement on Sunday, Billy Murphy, a lawyer of the victim’s family, provided some details of Gray’s injuries.
“His spine was 80 percent severed at his neck. He lapsed into a coma, died, was resuscitated, stayed in a coma and on Monday, underwent extensive surgery at Shock Trauma to save his life,” Murphy said.
“He clung to life for seven days and died today at approximately 7 a.m.”
At a news conference at City Hall, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake promised a thorough investigation into the death and vowed to ensure the city hold “the right people accountable.”
“How was Mr. Gray injured? Were the proper protocols and procedures actually followed? What are the next steps to take from here?” the mayor asked.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez said authorities launched a criminal investigation into the tragic incident.
“It’s a two-part investigation. One is a criminal case, for Mr. Gray and also the officers. We always have that component in there to determine whether there is criminal culpability,” Rodriguez said.
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“At a news conference at City Hall, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake promised a thorough investigation into the death and vowed to ensure the city hold “the right people accountable.”
I’m certain “the right people” are looking forward to their paid vacations before returning to work and “business as usual”.