Some 350 Businesses Report Damage From Baltimore Riots

BALTIMORE (AP) -- About 350 businesses have sought assistance from the Baltimore Business Recovery Initiative in the aftermath of riots stemming from the death of a man in police custody.

The Daily Record reports that figure is up from about 250 businesses on May 5.

Last week, the corporation announced a fund had been established with the hopes of raising $15 million for businesses that suffered damage or losses during the riots. So far, about $300,000 has been received in pledged donations.

Businesses in the city were damaged by those angered by the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died as a result of injuries he suffered while in Baltimore police custody.

The U.S. Small Business Administration estimated earlier this month that damages to businesses from the riots totaled about $9 million.

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