BALTIMORE — A naked protester prompted a significant police response in the Little Italy area on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 7:40 a.m. near the 300 block of South President Street, where the man was spotted at the former location of the Christopher Columbus statue.
According to witnesses, the individual appeared to mimic a statue, drawing attention from both passersby and law enforcement. One local resident described the scene, noting the presence of multiple police vehicles and a fire truck as they drove by. They remarked on the unusual sight, speculating whether the heat wave or the upcoming July 4th holiday influenced the man's actions.
Authorities identified the man as 26 years old and believe he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Following the incident, police transported him to a local hospital for evaluation.
Further details regarding the event and the individual's condition will be shared as they become available.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).
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