Six police officers have been charged in the death of a Baltimore man who was injured while in police custody and whose death has been ruled a homicide, dpa cited the state's attorney as saying on Friday. The death of Freddie Gray, who suffered catastrophic injuries while in official custody, prompted nationwide protests and riots earlier this week in Baltimore, Maryland. His case is the latest in a string of deaths involving police and young black men that have exposed racial tensions and poor relations between police and the African American community. The crowd gathered on the steps of Baltimore's War Memorial Building for the announcement whooped and shouted with excitement, according to televised images. "I assured his family that no one is above the law and we would seek justice on his behalf," State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, the city's chief prosecutor said. -- SPA 23:10 LOCAL TIME 20:10 GMT تغريد
