Baltimore: National Guard Deployed to 'Provide Humanitarian Assistance'

Chris Menahan
InformationLiberation
Mar. 21, 2020

National Guard Humvees with what appear to be LRAD crowd control devices on top were pictured in downtown Baltimore on Friday and triggered fears of martial law.

Nonetheless, Baltimore Mayor Jack Young insists the National Guard were only called in to "provide humanitarian assistance" to the public.

Military vehicles spotted in downtown Baltimore, near the stadiums... pic.twitter.com/YDwCUKJ51p
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) March 20, 2020

Baltimore pic.twitter.com/Am0hEO6ZxB
— Peter R. Quinones (@PeterRQuinones) March 20, 2020

The Maryland National Guard said Friday evening that "there is not a threat of martial law."

"If you see a [Maryland National Guard] Humvee on your street, know we are helping someone in need!"

To our neighbors, there is not a threat of martial law.

If you see a @MDNG Humvee on your street, know we are helping someone in need! Whether it's delivering much needed supplies or setting up tents for health screening stations, we are working for you!https://t.co/CoD3ycAQ39
— MD National Guard (@MDNG) March 20, 2020

MD National Guard humvees were seen in Baltimore, but the Guard says "there is not a threat of martial law...If you see a @MDNG Humvee on your street, know we are helping someone in need!" https://t.co/IayE27tzuc pic.twitter.com/TVgUrSqgd5
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) March 21, 2020

Mayor Jack Young announced tonight that The Maryland National Guard will be stationed in #Baltimore to help with meal distribution at school sites throughout the city and help with planning and logistical support for the City’s hospitals and medical teams. @wjz pic.twitter.com/l8zA5zBwL9
— Rachel Menitoff (@RachelMenitoff) March 20, 2020

UPDATE | Mayor Jack Young said he requested National Guard's assistance in Baltimore, to provide "humanitarian assistance," meal distribution and morehttps://t.co/IayE27tzuc
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) March 20, 2020

The Guard's deployment helps provide resources we need to support the work being done to keep Baltimore healthy. I am confident that the deployment of the National Guard will help ensure Baltimore City has everything it needs to fully address #COVID19.
— Mayor Bernard C. Jack Young (@mayorbcyoung) March 20, 2020

No explanation was given for why LRADs are needed to distribute food.

Here's a clue as to what may be the city's real concerns.

On Wednesday, the mayor begged residents to stop shooting each other so the city's hospital beds could be used for coronavirus patients.

Seven people were injured in a mass shooting on Tuesday and another 4 people were shot on Wednesday in 3 separate shootings.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the closure of malls and entertainment venues on Thursday to fight the spread of the coronavirus but stopped short of issuing a state-wide curfew.

Nonetheless, some Baltimore residents have already vowed to defy a curfew if one is implemented.

State of MD: Due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, curfew will be implemented.

Baltimore Niggas: pic.twitter.com/FlMa71dEIy
— World Wide Dragger 💫 (@nikolasisreal) March 19, 2020

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