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BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say Freddie Gray should have received medical care before he was put in a police van.

Authorities made the announcement Friday at a news conference. Police also said that Gray should have been buckled in when he was in the van and he was not. Police Commissioner Anthony Batts is refusing calls to resign, saying "that's not going to happen." He says he is focused on doing his job and reforming the department.

At some point — either during Gray's arrest or inside the van — he suffered a mysterious spinal injury that led to his death. Authorities have not explained how or when it occurred.

Six officers have been suspended with pay during the investigation.

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