Maryland governor Larry Hogan has activated the National Guard after declaring a state of emergency amidst the growing unrest in Baltimore City.

He announced in a press conference, "I have not made this decision lightly. The National Guard represents a last resort in order to restore order. People have the right to protest and express their frustration, but Baltimore City families deserve peace and safety in their communities and these acts of violence and destruction of property cannot and will not be tolerated."

Baltimore residents initially hit back at police as they questioned the mysterious death of Freddie Gray. The 25-year-old was arrested on weapons charges with no signs of injuries on April 12, and died seven days later, suffering a collapsed trachea and severe spinal injuries after his arrest. 

Six officers have been suspended in the wake of Gray's death, and their names were released on Tuesday as a standard procedure of an in-custody death. 

They are: Lt. Brian Rice, 41, who joined the department in 1997; Officer Caesar Goodson, 45, who joined in 1999; Sgt. Alicia White, 30, who joined in 2010; Officer William Porter, 25, who joined in 2012; Officer Garrett Miller, 26, who joined in 2012; and Officer Edward Nero, 29, who joined in 2012.

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