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Vigil Held for Slain Officer and Unarmed Civilian
(BALTIMORE - January 14, 2011) - Just as Prince George's County is in shock at a rapid murder rate to start off the year, the other majority black jurisdiction in Maryland, Baltimore, also wreaks of blood in the streets.
Last night, the "State of the City" radio show on WFBR 1590 AM and BMORENEWS.com joined forces to present a press conference/vigil for the two victims who died at the hands of Baltimore City Police this past weekend.
Sean Gamble, 22-years old, and 30-year old City Officer William H. Torbit, Jr. were both killed in the hail of 41 shots fired by police. Gamble, a civilian near Select Lounge on Paca Street, was unarmed. This incident happened 1 am Sunday morning.
Last night, Officer Torbit's family broke their silence and made a plea for a federal investigation. More importantly, they want answers and they want justice.
Torbit was revered by his community. Gamble's body was funeralized yesterday at March Funeral Home, Hundreds paid their respects.
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