let me state in no uncertain terms that lieutenant rice and all of the officers involved at all times acted reasonably and in accordance with their training as baltimore police officers. no officer injured mr. gray caused harm to mr. gray and they are truly saddened by his death. these officer did nothing wrong. >> the police union is calling for marilyn mosby to appoint a special prosecutor. tonight people are gathering in the streets all across america. we'll be monitoring the protests and marches throughout the hour. let's go live now to baltimore, craig melvin, msnbc anchor and reporter and also with us tonight, joy reed msnbc national correspondent. craig, you first. the family says that they are satisfied with the charges. they had a real message of nonviolence. what is the reaction of the crowd in the wake of these officers being charged today? >> reporter: first of all, ed, let me take you inside this