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Baltimore city firefighters walk past a West Baltimore residence that was set ablaze after the funeral of Freddie Gray on April 28, 2015.

As Baltimore burns, community leaders condemn violence but urge reform

April 28, 2015
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No one is happy about the violence that shook Baltimore on Monday, with politicians condemning the rioting and the family of Freddie Gray saying they're "appalled." But others in the city also want to point out the deep social problems that help fuel the anger.

As Baltimore burns, community leaders condemn violence but urge reform

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