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Obama calls Baltimore rioters ‘criminals and thugs’

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Published April 28, 2015, 3:36 p.m. ET
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Protesters surround a police vehicle in Baltimore on April 27, 2015. Photo credit: Stephen Yang Stephen Yang
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April 27, 2015 – Baltimore, MD: A group of rioters set fire to a Baltimore Police car on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and West North Ave in Western Baltimore…. Stephen Yang
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Demonstrators Gather Outside Baltimore Police Station to Protest Death of Freddie Gray
epa04723421 A Maryland Transit Police car in flames at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenue during a protest for the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 27… EPA
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A police vehicle burns, Monday, April 27, 2015, during unrest following the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week after he was arrested… AP
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Burning police vehicles in Baltimore on April 27, 2015. Photo credit: Gabriella Bass Gabriella Bass
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Demonstrators Gather Outside Baltimore Police Station to Protest Death of Freddie Gray
epa04723413 Firefighters put out a flaming Maryland Transit Authority Police car at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenue that was damaged during a protest for the death of Freddie… EPA
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Freddie Gray burial service
epa04723386 Police tell protesters to move back as protests over the death of Freddie Gray continue in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 27 April 2015. Freddie Gray died 19 April from a… EPA
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Baltimore police officers carry an injured comrade from the streets
Baltimore police officers carry an injured comrade from the streets where the clashes erupted. Getty Images
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Baltimore police officers carry an injured comrade as they clash with protesters in the streets near Mondawmin Mall April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Violent street clashes erupted in Baltimore… Getty Images
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Demonstrators Gather Outside Baltimore Police Station to Protest Death of Freddie Gray
epa04723427 A police officer is carried to safety after being hit in the head with a rock at the Mondawmin Mall during a protest for the death of Freddie Gray… EPA
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Demonstrators Gather Outside Baltimore Police Station to Protest Death of Freddie Gray
epa04723417 Demonstrators block a damaged bus at the Mondawmin Mall during a protest for the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 27 April 2015. Gray died of spinal… EPA
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Demonstrators Gather Outside Baltimore Police Station to Protest Death of Freddie Gray
epa04723415 An abandoned Baltimore Police car at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenue that was damaged during a protest for the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland, USA,… EPA
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A man walks past a burning police vehicle, Monday, April 27, 2015, during unrest following the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week… AP
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Protests in Baltimore After Funeral Held For Baltimore Man Who Died While In Police Custody
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: Young person holds a Baltimore Police shield outside the Mondawmin Mall during protests following the funeral of Freddie Gray April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland…. Getty Images
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A man carries items from a store as police vehicles burn, Monday, April 27, 2015, after the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a… AP
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A man carries items from a store as police vehicles burn, Monday, April 27, 2015, after the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a… AP
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A woman with goods looted from a store runs past burning vehicles during clashes in Baltimore
A woman with goods looted from a store runs past burning vehicles during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland April 27, 2015. Seven Baltimore police officers were injured on Monday as rioters… Reuters
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Demonstrators throw rocks at the police, after the funeral of Freddie Gray, on Monday, April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, MD.
Demonstrators throw rocks at police after the funeral of Freddie Gray on April 27 in Baltimore. AP
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A woman cries as demonstrators throw rocks at Baltimore police during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland
A woman cries as demonstrators throw rocks at Baltimore police during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland April 27, 2015. Seven Baltimore police officers were injured on Monday as rioters threw bricks… Reuters
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A woman flees her vehicle beside tear gas
A woman flees her vehicle due to tear gas. EPA
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Protests in Baltimore After Funeral Held For Baltimore Man Who Died While In Police Custody
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: A Baltimore Police officer throws a rock back at violent protesters outside the Mondawmin Mall following the funeral of Freddie Gray April 27, 2015 in… Getty Images
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Baltimore police officer sprays pepper spray to demonstrators
A Baltimore police officer shoots pepper spray at demonstrators. AP
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Protests in Baltimore After Funeral Held For Baltimore Man Who Died While In Police Custody
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: Baltimore Police officers in riot gear walk toward protestors along Reisterstown Road near Mondawmin Mall, April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. A group of young… Getty Images
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Freddie Gray burial service
epa04723387 Protesters (L) taunt police as protests over the death of Freddie Gray continue in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 27 April 2015. Freddie Gray died 19 April from a spinal injury… EPA
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Youths throw rocks at police through tear gas.
Youths throw rocks at police through tear gas. EPA
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Demonstrators throw rocks at Baltimore police during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland
Demonstrators throw rocks at Baltimore police during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland April 27, 2015. Several Baltimore police officers were injured on Monday in violent clashes with young people after the… Reuters
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Protests in Baltimore After Funeral Held For Baltimore Man Who Died While In Police Custody
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: A Baltimore Police officer checks on a man who was injured along Reisterstown Road near Mondawmin Mall during a protest April 27, 2015 in Baltimore,… Getty Images
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A man walks by broken glass at a bus stop near Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.
A man walks by broken glass at a bus stop near Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore. Getty Images
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Sergeant C.J. Warren, who said he was hit by a brick during clashes with protesters near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral, is pictured in Baltimore
Sergeant C.J. Warren, who said he was hit by a brick during clashes with protesters near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral, is pictured in Baltimore April 27, 2015. Seven… Getty Images
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Demonstrators throw rocks at Baltimore police during clashes in Baltimore
Demonstrators throw rocks at Baltimore police during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland April 27, 2015. Several Baltimore police officers were injured on Monday in violent clashes with young people after the… Reuters
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Freddie Gray
Baltimore police officers push back demonstrators who were throwing rocks at the police, after the funeral of Freddie Gray, on Monday, April 27, 2015, at New Shiloh Baptist Church in… AP
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Freddie Gray
Demonstrators throw rocks at the police after the funeral of Freddie Gray on Monday, April 27, 2015, at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about… AP
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Protests in Baltimore After Funeral Held For Baltimore Man Who Died While In Police Custody
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: Baltimore Police officers arrest a man near Mowdamin Mall, April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. The funeral service for Freddie Gray, who died last week… Getty Images
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Baltimore police officers push back demonstrators who are throwing rocks at the police, after the funeral of Freddie Gray, Monday, April 27, 2015, at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore…. AP
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Demonstrators throw rocks to the police, after the funeral of Freddie Gray. AP
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Protests in Baltimore After Funeral Held For Baltimore Man Who Died While In Police Custody
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 27: A police vehicle chases protestors away in a parking lot along Reisterstown Road near Mondawmin Mall, April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. A group of… Getty Images
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A woman wears a sweatshirt with writing in memorial of Freddie Gray as she prepares to throw bricks at a police van, Monday, April 27, 2015, during a skirmish between… AP
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A boy throws a brick at a police van, Monday, April 27, 2015, during a skirmish between demonstrators and police after the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died… AP
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Suspect Dies Baltimore
A demonstrator taunts police as they respond to thrown objects, Monday, April 27, 2015, after the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week… AP
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Policemen detain a protester near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral in Baltimore
Policemen detain a protester near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral in Baltimore April 27, 2015. Several Baltimore police officers were injured on Monday in violent clashes with young people… Reuters
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Protesters clash with police near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral in Baltimore
Protesters clash with police near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral in Baltimore April 27, 2015. Protesters clash with police near Mondawmin Mall after Freddie Gray’s funeral in Baltimore April… Reuters
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Baltimore Riots – Freddie Gray
April 27, 2015 – Baltimore, MD: A group of rioters destroy a Baltimore Police car on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and West North Ave in Western Baltimore. Protestors and… Stephen Yang
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Freddie Gray burial protest
epa04723731 Police and firefighters respond to a building that caught fire as protests following the death of Freddie Gray continue in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 27 April 2015. Freddie Gray died… EPA
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A Baltimore firefighter cuts his way into a burning convenience store with a saw to attack a fire set by rioters at East Biddle Street and Montford Avenue in Baltimore
A Baltimore firefighter cuts his way into a burning convenience store with a saw to attack a fire set by rioters at East Biddle Street and Montford Avenue in Baltimore,… Reuters
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Baltimore City fire department paramedics stand at the ready for any injured as firefighters attack a fire set by rioters in a convenience store and residence at East Biddle Street and Montford Avenue during rioting in Baltimore
Baltimore City fire department paramedics stand at the ready for any injured as firefighters attack a fire set by rioters in a convenience store and residence at East Biddle Street… Reuters
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Baltimore firefighters attack a fire in a convenience store and residence during clashes after the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore firefighters attack a fire in a convenience store and residence during clashes after the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland in the early morning hours of April 28,… Reuters