Freddie Gray's Mother Attempts Suicide

Gloria Darden, the mother of a Freddie Gray has attempted suicide, USA Today is reporting. Gray's death in police custody prompted charges against police officers in Baltimore. Gray was 25-years-old.


According to reports, Darden was undergoing psychiatric evaluation Thursday evening after the Wednesday eveneing suicide attempt.
Darden suffered superficial wounds in the attempt and was taken to a nearby hospital, but no surgery or stitches were necessary.

Gray's death spurred widespread protests in Baltimore and in other cities.

In September, Baltimore agreed to pay Gray's family $6.4 million to settle civil litigation.

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