While politicians, pundits and the liberal media continued to focus on the death of one convicted drug dealer in Baltimore, the city experienced its deadliest month in 15 years.
This weekend 28 people were shot, and nine killed, in “Charm City.” And all while the mayor played games — literally.
Baltimore police reported they responded to six shootings Friday, seven Saturday, five Sunday and 10 by Monday evening, according to CBS Baltimore.
Independent journalist A. F. James MacArthur, who has been a frequent critic of Baltimore police, laced into Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake for doing nothing to fix the problem.
“I wonder if @MayorSRB still casually thinks the surge in violence is something ‘we’ve dealt with before” & we’ll basically get over it?’ he wrote on Twitter.
“Over the weekend, as bodies dropped in record numbers, YOUR mayor was in her fav place (Inner Harbor) playing games,” he wrote in another tweet accompanied by a picture of the mayor playing a game of “cornhole.”
According to CBS Baltimore, Rawlings-Blake did call an emergency meeting with the police commissioner and his staff over the weekend to address the rise in violence.
“My hope is the police will get the support they need from the community to be able to get some answers and bring some of these individuals to justice,” she told reporters.
After the wedge she, her police commissioner and state’s attorney drove between the Baltimore community and police, now she wants them to work together?
Perhaps the issue, at its core, is the criminal element feel emboldened by Rawlings-Blake essentially tying the cops’ hands.
This is what happens to a city when its leadership sides with criminals over those sworn to serve and protect.
The Twitterverse, including Sheriff David Clarke, laced into the mayor with scathing comments.
@SykesCharlie This is Baltimore without assertive policing. The ghetto does not have informal social controls to keep violence in check.
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) May 26, 2015
Shooting: 2900 Arunah Ave. An adult male has a graze wound to the head and a 9yr male was shot in the leg. Anyone w/info call 410-396-2488
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) May 26, 2015
Shooting: 900 Ducatel St. An adult male has been shot multiple times. Det’s ask that anyone w/info call 410-396-2411
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) May 24, 2015
I wonder if @MayorSRB still casually thinks the surge in violence is something “we’ve dealt with before” & we’ll basically get over it?
— Gen. MacArthur (@BaltoSpectator) May 26, 2015
No seriously, less than a week ago when pressed, @MayorSRB had a very cavalier attitude towards the rising body count. Was disturbing.
— Gen. MacArthur (@BaltoSpectator) May 26, 2015
Over the weekend, as bodies dropped in record numbers, YOUR mayor was in her fav place (Inner Harbor) playing games. pic.twitter.com/zznkNQZSXr
— Gen. MacArthur (@BaltoSpectator) May 26, 2015
Yes, that is your mayor in her element, playing corn hole, while out of control killing took place throughout the city.
— Gen. MacArthur (@BaltoSpectator) May 26, 2015
@JenHolland79 @BaltoSpectator @MayorSRB they weren’t shot by police. there isn’t a narrative to sell. get it now?
— Chris Crook (@ccrook) May 26, 2015
Homicides, shootings pile up over Memorial Day weekend. Snapshot of the violence. #Baltimore. http://t.co/IqGgFaU4xn pic.twitter.com/NSKxIsCfTJ
— Baltimore Brew (@BaltimoreBrew) May 26, 2015
@BaltoSpectator What better way to give rioter and murderers a “safe zone”. Eh?
— Lupe Torres (@mhclupe) May 26, 2015
I saw some morons in my days but this woman is clueless @BaltoSpectator @qnoftherealm
— Nick of Times (@AlleyKat2) May 26, 2015
@JenHolland79 @qnoftherealm @BaltoSpectator @MayorSRB welcome to the liberal utopia.
— DarthGumby (@DarthGumby) May 26, 2015
@EarlyStart @NewDay Police have been subdued and criminals and other perps taking advantage.
— R Stewart (@1ronweed) May 26, 2015
@EarlyStart @NewDay @CNN This is what happens when u have lib policies in a city. Where r race baiters now. Black lives matter Al. Phony POS
— Tony Mitchell (@stopthepcbs) May 26, 2015
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