WASHINGTON, April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- U.S. Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor
Kevin Johnson today issued the
following statement in response to the death of Freddie Gray and the situation in Baltimore, MD:
"On behalf of the nation's mayors, I want to register our strong
support for Baltimore Mayor
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Police
Commissioner Anthony Batts, and the
people of Baltimore at this
difficult time. Despite their pleas, as well as those of the
family of Freddie Gray and numerous
community leaders, tragically, violence and looting have
occurred. We pray for a quick and peaceful resolution to the
current situation.
"We send our condolences to the family of Freddie Gray. We also send our hope for a
quick recovery to the police officers injured today in their
efforts to maintain and restore peace.
"The nation's mayors urge that any further protests be peaceful
and non-violent, as is the right of all Americans under the
Constitution."
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