One of the many dramatic images from Tuesday night’s rioting at a Donald Trump rally in Albuquerque is causing particular upset.
https://twitter.com/WillowSage27/status/735595122851618816
@peta WHAT will U do abt this!!!?? Rioters in Albq NM did this 2 police horse. Will U turn UR head? This is shameful pic.twitter.com/EwJltCWGqk
— A Conservative Who Loves America! (@DRNAuthor) May 26, 2016
There is some good news to emerge from the riots: Albuquerque police want the public to know that rumors that the fallen horse had broken its leg and was euthanized are not true. The horse is fine, everybody. By the way, his name is Stryker and he’s devastatingly handsome.
Several reports circulating on social media about one of our horses being put down. Striker, the horse that fell, is fine. No broken leg.
— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
After numerous questions: our horses (and riders) are all ok. They were checked/cleared by the vet. Will be at Ofc Benner memorial tonight.
— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
Our horses tonight after being cleared by the vet – Attending a memorial honoring @RioRanchoPD1 Ofc. Benner. #APD pic.twitter.com/keKjBYzEip
— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 26, 2016
Doing OK but worse off than the horse are several police officers who were hit by rocks and other projectiles. Fortunately, none required hospitalization.
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
At least 7 law enforcement officers were injured by rocks thrown by rioters last night. No officer was hospitalized, per @ABQPOLICE
— Shaun Griswold (@shaun505) May 25, 2016
Hardest hit by the rioting may very well have been the convention center where the Trump rally was held. Damage from protesters has been estimated at $10,000, on top of property damage done throughout the city.
Latest from @ABQPOLICE about Trump rally/protest: $10,000 damage to Convention Center, no arrests related to late night riots.
— Shaun Griswold (@shaun505) May 25, 2016
Pictures from inside showed at least one entrance that was shattered, possibly with the help of a pellet gun, and had to be boarded up immediately. Police had to escort attendees through an alternate exit, explaining that the front entry wasn’t safe.
BREAKING: @ABQPOLICE saying that @realDonaldTrump protesters caused at least $50k in damage across #ABQ last night.
— Matt Howerton (@HowertonNews) May 25, 2016
Police said Wednesday afternoon that they’re not done making arrests.
We arrested a total of 4 people last night & escorted about a dozen out of the area. More arrests will be made.
— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
Speaking of police horses, earlier this year a protester was arrested after she screamed in the face of and then slapped a police horse at … a Donald Trump rally, of course, of course.
Woman who allegedly slapped police horse at KC Trump rally is arrested: https://t.co/aPbyMLeQ5c
— The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) March 19, 2016
Though Stryker is fine, anyone who’d like to lend a hand to his unit is welcome to make a donation to his non-profit fund.
If you'd like to support our Horse Mounted Unit, they have their own nonprofithttps://t.co/DTb8laKWOR
Thank you for your thoughts & prayers— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) May 25, 2016
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