Protests turn violent at Trump’s NM rally

Watch: Protesters throw rocks at police, officers respond by tossing smoke canisters, using pepper spray. pic.twitter.com/BEpSXb1XSh
— Jacob Rascon (@Jacobnbc) May 25, 2016
Donald Trump’s New Mexico rally was interrupted several times Tuesday night by protestors.
Reporters on the scene tweeted photos and video of blocked exits and officers on horseback trying to calm the crowd. The Albuquerque Police Department tweeted after the rally that people were throwing rocks and bottles at mounted officers.
Protestors are now throwing bottles and rocks at our Police Horses.
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
There were tweets reporting that people had heard gunshots and reporters were apparently being kept in the building, though the police clarified that no shots had been confirmed.
There is no confirmation that any gunshots were fired, contrary to reports. Possible damage to Convention Center Windows by pellet gun
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
Police said that despite reports on social media, no tear gas had been deployed.
The smoke that has been seen is not tear gas, it’s just smoke. We have not deployed tear gas at this time.
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
Protesters outside Trump event now burning pro-Trump flags and signs, police line trying to push them back, officers now putting on masks.
— Jacob Rascon (@Jacobnbc) May 25, 2016
Main exit for Trump rally in Albuquerque is blocked due to protesters outside, attendees have to file out alt exits: pic.twitter.com/pqdvt9FW1f
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) May 25, 2016
Scene after Trump rally in NM: glass door to convention center smashed. Riot police diverting crowd from main exits pic.twitter.com/lfcIRDnS3s
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) May 25, 2016
Shit is going ham at this trump rally pic.twitter.com/Dq0h0lFKM5
— john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) May 25, 2016
Protesters shouting “f-ck Donald trump!” (And playing the song) as cops on horses tell them to disband. pic.twitter.com/FCrnzQKezj
— Alexandra Jaffe (@ajjaffe) May 25, 2016
The New York Times reported that Trump was interrupted several times Tuesday evening by protestors with banners reading “Trump is Fascist” and “We’ve Heard Enough.” Trump responded several times, telling one protestor to “go home to mommy” and asking of another, “How old is this kid? … Still wearing diapers.”
Protesters are throwing burning t shirts at trump rally pic.twitter.com/rVbGmHsW6x
— john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) May 25, 2016