Caught on camera: Baltimore mom slaps son for throwing rocks at police

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A Baltimore mother is gaining national attention after she apparently smacked her son after she caught him throwing rocks at police officers during Monday's riots, WMAR-TV reports.

>>UPDATE: Mother identified, explains why she slapped her son

Video of the incident has gone viral. Click here or scroll down to see what people had to say on social media.

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