In Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has deployed state troopers to Baltimore amid days of protests over the death of Freddie Gray. Gray died Sunday of spinal injuries a week after an arrest during which a witness said police bent him like a pretzel. Police have now confirmed Gray was not wearing a seat belt in a police van, where he was handcuffed and in leg irons. Baltimore resident Randy Wellington attended Thursday’s protest.

Randy Wellington: “I’m here to fight for the justice of Freddie Gray and all those that’s been persecuted by the Baltimore City Police Department, as well as police departments all around this world. We’re getting sick and tired of being persecuted for no apparent reason, and I think it should stop.”