From the man using his body to block violent mob to the boy handing out water to riot cops: Moments of kindness in Baltimore amid the violence

  • Thousands of Baltimore residents pitched in to clean up the city on Tuesday after a night of riots and looting 
  • Two moving images surfaced, showing a young boy passing out water to cops and another man protecting a police line from an agitated crowd  

 

The Daily Mail [UK]
28 April 2015

After a night of violence, looting and lawlessness, residents of Baltimore turned out Tuesday with incredible shows of humanity and compassion.

Among the moments captured by cameras was a heartwarming photo of a young boy passing out water bottles to a line of police officers in riot gear.

In a community where even the police commissioner has admitted to a strained relationship between cops and residents, it was a moving gesture.

And the unidentified boy wasn’t the only one going out of his way to calm tensions on Tuesday…

 

 
The article, with video, continues at The Daily Mail.
 

 
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Related: Instapundit: WELL, OF COURSE THEY DID: Naval Midshipmen, Caught in Baltimore Riots, Direct Families to Safety.

…Several Navy Midshipmen were caught in the Baltimore rioting on Saturday near Camden Yards. The midshipmen directed families to safety protecting them from the violent mob…

 

 

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