Who was Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr?
Q: Who was Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr?
A: Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr was a 25 year old African-American man from Baltimore, Maryland.
Q: Why was Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr arrested?
A: Freddie Carlos Gray, Jr was arrested by the Baltimore Police Department for having what police thought was an illegal switchblade.
Q: What happened while Gray was being transported in a police van?
A: While being transported in a police van, Gray fell into a coma and had to be taken to a local trauma center.
Q: What led to Gray's hospitalization and eventual death?
A: Gray's hospitalization and death were a result of the officers not securing him in the van, which led to injuries to his spinal cord.
Q: How did people react to Gray's death?
A: Gray's death resulted in protests and riots in downtown Baltimore starting on April 25. There were multiple arrests and 15 police officers were injured.
Q: What happened to the six Baltimore police officers involved in Gray's arrest?
A: Six Baltimore police officers were suspended with pay.
Q: What other incidents took place following Gray's funeral?
A: Following Gray's funeral, civil disorder intensified with the looting and burning of local businesses, and a CVS Pharmacy.
