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Phoenix Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest: Latest updates from event, rally, law enforcement
A former U.S. Marine has organized a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in Phoenix, similar to the one held earlier this month in Garland, Texas, where two ISIS sympathizers opened fire before being shot and killed.
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Protesters clashed Friday evening after a former U.S. Marine and anti-Islam supporter organized a "Freedom of Speech" rally and a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest outside the Islamic Community Center in Phoenix.
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Continuous yelling across police lines at #PHxMosque as sun sets. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGOF-5WUgAADczT.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 2:28:52 AM -
A few of the well-armed people at the #PHxMosque Friday night http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGOFFewUQAEcCOx.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 2:24:12 AM -
We appreciate your support and cooperation during this event.by phoenixpolice via twitter 5/30/2015 2:20:53 AM -
PHX PD Chief Joseph Yahner walks the police barricade checking on officers #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGOAmRPVAAAvafJ.jpg
by MaryEllen Resendez via twitter 5/30/2015 2:04:08 AM -
We're still following the protest outside #phxmosque. LIVE BLOG: on.abc15.com/1G9JMMw LIVE VIDEO: on.abc15.com/1oO5s5t #abc15by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/30/2015 2:02:02 AM -
#phx police put barriers and yellow tape in place and stand between yelling groups outside #PHxMosque http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN9Z0AU8AE4JXG.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 1:53:42 AM -
Regina Lives 2 blocks from #PHxMosque rally. Didn't know about it. Worried about the "1% chance" things get weird. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN9XPnUcAEma6T.jpg
by Jon Erickson via twitter 5/30/2015 1:53:25 AM -
#abc15 crews live within the protest trenches http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN8K_dUIAAS8P4.jpg
by MaryEllen Resendez via twitter 5/30/2015 1:44:53 AM -
PHXPD form a human barricade when protestors clash at a Freedom rally targeting Valley Mosque #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN7nQgVAAEm9de.jpg
by MaryEllen Resendez via twitter 5/30/2015 1:42:41 AM -
NOW: Police standing between protesters at #Phoenix mosque. LIVE VIDEO: on.abc15.com/1oO5s5t #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN7FQ_WsAA5Rg5.jpg
by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/30/2015 1:41:34 AM -
Growing crowd outside #PHXMosque with vocal anti-muslim group. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN4_0RUcAA6mnS.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 1:33:33 AM -
NOW: @NavidehABC15 reports police putting up barricades outside Phoenix Islamic Community Center to keep the peace. #abc15by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/30/2015 1:33:22 AM
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Police stand between growing groups as protest becomes much more vocal... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN38YVUIAACrrl.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 1:26:52 AM -
A lot of yelling and more people arriving...police in helmets stand between two groups in the street... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN3SJ_UYAI4puc.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 1:23:56 AM -
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Things are heated in Phx. Screaming on both sides, hearing screams about more than freedom of speech http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN1-foUYAAYN6X.jpg
by Keaton Thomas KGUN9 via twitter 5/30/2015 1:19:22 AM -
Leader at #PHxMosque rally gets crowd going - they're surprised the rally is such a big deal. @abc15by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 1:14:58 AM -
by abc15phx via twitter 5/30/2015 1:13:52 AM -
LIVE VIDEO: Air15 over #PHXMosque protest as crowds continue to grow. Watch: on.abc15.com/1n3Nbzi #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGN0edSWcAAPQ_D.jpg
by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/30/2015 1:11:21 AM -
NOW: @NavidehABC15 says @phoenixpolice separating protesters after things get heated at #PHXMosque rally. #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNyhGhWcAItT_l.jpg
by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/30/2015 1:02:46 AM -
Happening now: Traffic @ Washington Park backed up as #PHxMosque rally starts. People headed to mosque. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNxESmUIAA4pxP.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 12:58:38 AM -
Hundreds now on scene of a controversial anti-Islam protest. Live reports from our team of reporters on @abc15 at 6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNxAwPUkAAMzap.jpg
by Stephanie Hockridge via twitter 5/30/2015 12:58:17 AM
