Several injuries reported after suspected ‘chemical agent,’ crowding at Baltimore Pride event, police say

A “mass exodus” led to numerous injuries after a “possible chemical agent” and fireworks were deployed during a Baltimore Pride event Saturday, according to police.

Baltimore Police confirmed Sunday that the suspected chemical agent, which was released in front of the event’s main music stage near North Avenue and Charles Street, was not deployed by police.

Police said officers working the event were informed of the incident around 8:37 p.m. A spokesperson for Baltimore Police said...