Donald Trump cancels Chicago rally as chaos breaks out
Thousands of people gathered at the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion to hear the real-estate mogul.
But a large number of them were young and raucous protesters.
In a statement, the Trump campaign said:
Mr. Trump just arrived in Chicago and after meeting with law enforcement has determined that for the safety of all of the tens of thousands of people that have gathered in and around the arena, tonight's rally will be postponed to another date. Thank you very much for your attendance and please go in peace.
CNN's camera captured a number of fights breaking out between Trump supporters and protesters, forcing the event to be postponed to a later date. An anchor on CNN estimated that half of the 10,000-person crowd was demonstrating against the candidate.
Anyone carrying protest signs or wearing obvious anti-Trump apparel was not allowed into the pavilion, according to ABC7.
Progressive advocacy group MoveOn.org had called for the event's cancellation last week. Executive director Ilya Sheyman said in a statement:
Illinois is one of five states holding primaries on Tuesday.
Scenes from outside the arena can be viewed below: