AFRAM Festival Turns Violent in Baltimore

Baltimore’s AFRAM Festival spiraled into chaos Saturday night, turning from celebration to brawl with bottles flying and officers injured, forcing the city to declare the park a civil unrest zone. Sunday brought stricter rules: minors must be with adults. The weekend’s violence wasn’t isolated — shots fired hours before the festival injured a teen and sent crowds fleeing. Fells Point businesses have long complained about nightly disturbances and underage crowds, calling for stronger enforcement, which has been slow to come. Just days before the festival, another shooting led to a teen’s arrest and crowd dispersal, underscoring a persistent safety crisis. Residents and business owners are now warning the city: inaction could cost them dearly. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5882214c5e7e7e26