Baltimore State's Attorney: Freddie Gray's death was a homicide, charges filed against all 6 officers

The six police officers involved in the arrest and transport of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old man who died in their custody, are being charged for their roles in his death, reports Kali Holloway for AlterNet.

At a press conference on Friday morning, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that Gray's death had been ruled a homicide and that his arrest was "illegal." [Video of her statement above.]

Among those for whom warrants have been issued is Caesar Goodson, the police officer at the wheel of the van that transported Gray. The Guardian reports that Goodson will be charged with "[second-degree depraved heart murder], while charges including manslaughter, assault, and misconduct in public office were brought against five other officers."

"We are very much committed to pursuing justice," Mosby said, according to the Huffington Post. "Accountability… you're getting it today."

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