Some Protesters Returning To Baltimore City Hall After Several Were Arrested Earlier This Morning

A hand full of protesters are returning to Baltimore City Hall for what they are calling a Freedom Rally.

Earlier this morning, Police officers converged on Baltimore's City Hall where several protesters were arrested after an occupation of the building to protest moves to make permanent the appointment of the city's interim police commissioner.

At least 25 officers lined up outside City Hall and more police stood out back as protesters were led iff, several with hands behind their backs. Protest sympathizers outside chanted: "It is our duty to fight for our freedom, we have nothing to lose but our shame!"

Activists opposed to the permanent appointment of Baltimore's interim police commissioner occupied City Hall on Wednesday night and told police they wouldn't leave until the commissioner and mayor agreed to a list of their demands, including changes to police tactics and significant investment in education and social services.

Members of the Baltimore Bloc had begun shouting from the upper gallery of a conference room as a city council subcommittee prepared to vote for Kevin Davis as permanent commissioner. The full council will vote on the appointment Monday.

"All night, all day, we will fight for Freddie Gray!" the activists chanted amid calls to postpone the vote. "No justice, no peace."

Source WBAL