Mom caught hitting son for participating in Baltimore riot speaks out

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BALTIMORE- Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos Monday, torching a CVS pharmacy, looting businesses, setting police cars ablaze and throwing rocks and bricks at officers hours after thousands mourned the man who died from a severe spinal injury he suffered in police custody.

The governor declared a state of emergency and called in the National Guard to restore order – but authorities were still struggling to quell pockets of unrest after midnight.

In the middle of the unrest, a mom was trying to tame violence when she realized her son was throwing rocks at police. She was sure to voice her disappointment, as video caught the woman smacking the boy and chasing him when he walked away.

Toya Graham spoke only with CBS News Tuesday.

“He gave me eye contact, and at that point you know, not even thinking about cameras or anything like that, that’s my only son. At the end of the day, I don’t want him to be a Freddie Gray.”

You can see more of the exclusive interview Tuesday night on the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. Graham will be live on CBS This Morning Wednesday.

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