Several Injuries At Baltimore Pride After “Chemical Agent” Discharge Causes Stampede Near Main Stage
The Baltimore Banner reports: A possible chemical agent was released in front of the main stage at the Baltimore Pride Parade and Block Party on Saturday night, causing a stampede. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. and police did not release the chemical agent, according to a spokesperson. The main stage for the event was … The post Several Injuries At Baltimore Pride After “Chemical Agent” Discharge Causes Stampede Near Main Stage appeared first on Joe.My.God..
The Baltimore Banner reports:
A possible chemical agent was released in front of the main stage at the Baltimore Pride Parade and Block Party on Saturday night, causing a stampede. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. and police did not release the chemical agent, according to a spokesperson. The main stage for the event was located near North Avenue and Charles Street.
“The event was closed. The fire department responded and was tending to several injuries from the mass exodus,” a spokesperson for the police department said Sunday morning. Online social media posts suggest the chemical agent was mace. These posts allege it was sprayed after a fight broke out, prompting panic and the stampede.
Read the full article. At this writing, the nature of the injuries has not been reported.
#BreakingNews – Baltimore Police Department sources have confirmed a “chemical agent” was discharged near the stage at the city’s Pride festival this evening. This happened during what eyewitnesses are saying was a fight.
BPD sources are saying no evidence of gunfire.
— Gary M. Collins (@realgarycollins) June 16, 2024
Sources are confirming multiple people are injured from what is being described as a stampede.
— Gary M. Collins (@realgarycollins) June 16, 2024
Several injuries reported after suspected ‘chemical agent’ released at Pride event, Baltimore Police say https://t.co/stEdlPpFET
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) June 16, 2024
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As Maryland’s next Senator, I am going to fight for LGBTQIA+ Marylanders every single day. Love is love!
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— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 15, 2024
Baltimore Pride event disrupted by possible chemical agent, causing panic and injuries https://t.co/eZZOmmdjj6
— The Baltimore Banner (@BaltimoreBanner) June 16, 2024
No one does Pride better than Baltimore!!! pic.twitter.com/7ldQKGk3d0
— Zeke Cohen (@Zeke_Cohen) June 15, 2024
Covering the Baltimore Pride Parade for @WashBlade . #lgbtq #Pride pic.twitter.com/cnfprGNGY1
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