BALTIMORE, Md. (WUSA9) -- Baltimore poilce released CCTV video footage from the Freddie Gray death investigation on Friday.
The footage taken from a CCTV video near the scene of Gray's arrest was posted on the department's YouTube page.
Police Commissioner Anthony Batts promised the footage from the investigation would be shared with the public during a press conference earlier Friday.
"The focus we should have is that a young man lost his life."
That was the message from Batts during that press conference the Gray death investigation.
Gray died Sunday from a severe spine injury, a week after being taken into police custody.
Gray's arrest and death have triggered massive protests in Baltimore, and caused the Baltimore Police Department, and the Justice Department to launch investigations into the events surrounding Gray's arrest.
More than 30 investigators from the Baltimore Police Department have been conducting interviews and gathering information about the incident, Batts said.
"A step by step, meticulous investigation is taking place," Batts said.
Batts noted Friday that authorities have been continually finding out new information.
"The timeline will continue to change, we've found new information and will continue to find new information as we go," Batts said.
Officers are reviewing footage from all CCTV cameras that may have captured parts of the incident. They plan to release the footage Friday. Police are also searching for any additional witnesses to the arrest who may provide additional information.
Police have received a preliminary verbal report from the Medical Examiner, but an official autopsy is still pending, Batts said. The Office of the Medical Examiner needs to complete toxicology testing, which could take up to 45 days.
The Baltimore Police Department's findings must be brought to the State's Attorney's Office by Friday, May 1st.
"When we take our information, or our files to the State's Attorney's Office on Friday, that is not the conclusion of this investigation," Batts stressed.
Batts also acknowledged the failures of his officers following Gray's arrest.
"We know he was not buckled in the transportation van as he should have been. There are no excuses for that, period," Batts said.
"We know our police employees failed to get him medical attention in a timely manner multiple times," Batts continued.
Deputy Commissioner Kevin Davis provided a detailed timeline of Gray's arrest and transport, pointing out the times officers failed to provide medical attention for Gray. Gray should have received medical attention upon apprehension, Davis stated.
Gray's death has triggered impassioned protests in Baltimore throughout the week.
"The demonstrations have been largely peaceful and respectful, but there are some who characterize the protesters as wanting a confrontation or wanting a fight. We know this simply isn't true," Batts said. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan sent state troopers to Baltimore to help keep the peace.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Meer says the city is handling the demonstrations the same way the handle other "special events."
A protest for Gray has been organized for Saturday.
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