First Place
Christopher T. Assaf, The Baltimore Sun
Handsup: A man screams 'Hands up!!' after being chased by a police officer in downtown Baltimore near Lexington Market. The man, who police suspected of looting and property damage, was running from police before he fell and was arrested. The looting and unrest April 27, 2015 followed the burial of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody. Six officers were indicted in the case and trials are currently underway.
Second Place
Gabriella Demczuk, Freelance
Untitled: A boy looks out a bus window at a line of National Guard and police officers in riot gear in west Baltimore, Md., on May 1, 2015. The death of Freddie Gray while in police custody sparked violent riots throughout the city raising national awareness to yet another incident of racial injustice and police brutality.
Third Place
Alex Brandon, The Associated Press
Baltimore Unrest: A man, right, throws a chair at a business window as another man tries to restrain a woman attempting to stop the damage, after a march to City Hall for Freddie Gray, Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week after he was arrested and transported in a police van.
Award of Excellence
Gabriella Demczuk, The New York Times
Untitled: Mecca Verde, 18, stands with other demonstrates in the Inner Harbor protesting the confirmation Kevin Davis as Baltimore City Police Commissioner in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 19, 2015. The death of Freddie Gray while in police custody sparked violent riots throughout the city leading to the resignation of Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts.
Award of Excellence
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Baltimore Riots After Gray's Funeral: A salve against the stinging effects of police pepper spray, a mixture of milk and water rolls down a man's chest after he was sprayed by the Baltimore Police during violent protests following the funeral of Freddie Gray April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Gray, 25, who was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Homes housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody.
Award of Excellence
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Baltimore Riots After Gray's Funeral: Rioters climb on a destroyed Baltimore Police car in the street near the corner of Pennsylvania and North avenues during violent protests following the funeral of Freddie Gray April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Md. Gray, 25, was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Homes housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody.
Award of Excellence
Bill O'Leary, The Washington Post
Child Politics: Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, at left with blue tie, and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, upper left, stop to admire an apparently skeptical Arlea Zambrano, 4-months-old, as they visit with patrons of a diner while campaigning in Annapolis, MD.