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Rocks and bottles were thrown at police officers during a vigil Monday night for a popular local rapper who was fatally shot in Baltimore over the weekend."This was an evening filled with all types of anxieties," Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said.Davis emphasized that it was only a few people who acted out among hundreds who gathered to remember Tyriese "Lor Scoota" Watson."At this vigil, it was a largely peaceful gathering of people who cared for this young man that this city really loved," Davis said. "A couple people decided to act in their own self-interest and agitate the crowd. Rocks and bottles were thrown at police officers."At that point, extra police were called to the scene."We've been there, done that, and that's not going to happen again," Davis said. "Our presence tonight was to keep the peace. It's our responsibility to have that type of presence."Davis said three adults were arrested for disorderly conduct and other charges."Those people who chose to throw bricks and bottles at police officers, they did not represent the hundreds of people who gathered to peacefully mourn the tragic killing of this young man," Davis said.No officers or citizens were hurt.Police said investigators don't know why the killer targeted Watson. Police said Monday afternoon that many tips have come in, but so far investigators haven't been able to identify a shooter."One unique thing that has occurred as a result of this incident with Lor Scoota is we've received more tips probably than we've ever received before," Baltimore police Director T.J. Smith said.Investigators set up a hotline to collect snaps, tweets and Facebook and Periscope live videos in hopes of solving the homicide. Anyone with pictures, videos, Facebook LIVE links, Periscope links, Snapchat or other information are asked to call police at 443-902-4824, homicide detectives at 410-396-2100, or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP. The content can be emailed to homicidetips@baltimorepolice.org.Watson, 23, hosted on Saturday the Touch the People, Pray for Peace in These Streets Charity Basketball Game at Morgan State University. He was shot shortly thereafter while driving near Moravia and Harford roads."The person clearly must have known where he was, so that can help us connect some dots. So we just want to scour the video evidence that could be available to us," Smith said.Late Monday evening, a large crowd had gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue for a vigil for Lor Scoota.Balloons, teddy bears and flowers mark the spot where Watson was shot.Carlmichael Cannandy said he felt like he failed Watson as a mentor when he heard of his death."I think he created a lot of hope in the city, and for someone to kill hope, to me, is devastating," Cannandy said.But he's not giving up. Through his personal pain, he still held his free summer camp for at-risk youth."It was more important for me to be here for them than for me to be home worrying about things I can't change," Cannandy said.Children who attend the camp learn life skills."I've been learning how to play as a group, and playing isn't all about winning, it's about having fun," said Rasaan Yarberough, 10."How to work around in our neighborhood and not get into bad things like doing stuff that's over there, selling drugs and stuff," said Corey Harris, 14.Cannandy said he hopes the experience keeps the children on the right track. The camp, which is free to the children, wraps up Friday.WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Lacee Griffith contributed to this report.Get the WBAL-TV News App