RadioOnFire.com - Baltimore Police said Thursday they have "exhausted every lead" in their investigation into the death of Freddie Gray and have turned the case over to city prosecutors.
The announcement did not bring disclosure of any reports or findings. Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts noted that the case was wrapped a day before his self-imposed deadline of May 1, which he said demonstrated the agency's sense of urgency around the case.
"I understand the frustration, I understand the sense of urgency, and so has the organization, and that is why we finished a day ahead of time," Batts told reporters. "I also know that getting to the right answer is more important than speed."
State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will ultimately determine whether charges will be brought against any of the six suspended officers involved in Gray's arrest, and she has not set a timetable for that decision.
In a statement, Mosby confirmed that she had received the files but stressed that her investigation is independent of police.
"While we have and will continue to leverage the information received by the department, we are not relying solely on their findings but rather the facts that we have gathered and verified," Mosby said. "We ask for the public to remain patient and peaceful and to trust the process of the justice system."
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