BALTIMORE, MD — Freddie Gray's death in police custody was a homicide, according to Baltimore City's state attorney. Plus, she said his arrest was illegal.
All 6 officers have been charged in Gray's death, according to State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said. Charges include second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault.
Gray died April 19 of spinal injuries he suffered while in police custody.
A knife, which is legal to carry, was found clipped to Gray's pants pockets, she said. Previously, it had been reported that Gray had a switchblade.
The news comes the same day the state medical examiner's office says it sent the autopsy report on Gray to prosecutors. The report is now in the hands of Mosby.
Spokesman Bruce Goldfarb says the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner will not release the report publicly while the case is under investigation.
In addition, the Baltimore police officers union is asking Mosby to appoint a special independent prosecutor for the Freddie Gray death investigation. At Friday morning's press conference, she said she will not turn over the Gray case to a special prosecutor.
Fraternal Order of Police local president Gene Ryan told Mosby in a letter Friday that the union is concerned about her ties to Gray family attorney Billy Murphy.
Murphy was among Mosby's biggest campaign contributors last year, donating the maximum individual amount allowed, $4,000, in June. He was also on Mosby's transition team after the election.
The union says none of the six officers suspended in the investigation is responsible for Gray's death.
Violent protests rocked Baltimore on Monday afternoon and through the night, prompting hundreds of arrests and a citywide curfew that extends through this weekend. There have also been a number of peaceful protests through this week.