Yet again protestors tried to disrupt a Trump event. This time the rioting occurred in New Mexico.
Protestors lit fires, smashed a door and threw rocks outside of the rally on Tuesday night.As reported by CNN, the scene outside of Albuquerque’s convention center was chaotic as police ushered protestors away from Trump’s event.
Anti-Trump protestors shouted “F*** Donald Trump.”
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The protestors even broke a glass door at the convention center. Some taunted police and jumped on police vehicles as officers in riot gear and on police horses tried to move them away from the convention center’s exits.
Trump had already left the event at that time.
Police tweeted during the incident and noted protestors were throwing rocks and bottles at their horses:Protestors are now throwing bottles and rocks at our Police Horses.
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
They also stated there was no gunshots fired but a pellet gun possibly damaged the Convention Center’s window:
There is no confirmation that any gunshots were fired, contrary to reports. Possible damage to Convention Center Windows by pellet gun
— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
Police reported early this morning several officers were hurt:
Several #APD officers are being treated for injuries as a result of being hit by rocks. At least one subj arrested from the riot.
— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016