NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A pro-Israel rally in a Boston suburb turned violent Thursday evening when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting a group of demonstrators, authorities said.
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Police were called at 6:40 p.m. to the scene of what they described as a small rally in Newton. Words were exchanged before a passerby rapidly crossed the street and tackled one of the demonstrators, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said.
“A scuffle ensued. During that scuffle, the individual who had come across the street was shot by a member of the demonstrating group,” Ryan said during a news conference late Thursday.
Scott Hayes, 47, of Framingham, was arrested on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and violation of a constitutional right causing injury. He is scheduled to be arraigned in district court Friday, Ryan said.
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The shooting victim, who was not identified, was being treated at a hospital for life-threatening injuries, Ryan said.
Acting Newton Police Chief George McMains asked witnesses to provide investigators with photos or videos of the confrontation. He said police would provide extra patrols at “houses of worship” over the next several days.
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller called the shooting a “frightening incident” and asked for everyone to remain calm as police investigate.
“I know people will have a lot of questions, and we will share information with Newtonians and the press when we are able,” Fuller said. “It’s really early stages of an active investigation.”
The pro-Israel veteran, identified as @ScottHayes11b, was tackled by a pro-Palestine demonstrator in Newton, MA.
Mr. Hayes has since been arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as violating a constitutional right resulting in injury.… pic.twitter.com/yCNMDnc1B4
— Antisemite Stopper (@StopChiAntisems) September 13, 2024
Highly concerning that the victim of this attack was arrested and charged in a shooting that, at least on this video, appears to be a justified shooting in self-defense.
Scott Hayes is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as well as violation of a… https://t.co/Jk53xjoFVu
— Gerard Filitti (@GerardFilitti) September 13, 2024
its blank self defense
This is exactly what Dems do: use power of government to support criminals and terrorists. Voting Dem has consequences.
His mistake was defending himself in Massachusetts.
Was the pro Palestinian charged for assault?
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The DA is making the woodchipper hungry. She thinks folks should just not defend themselves and just allow every dick mofo to attack you from across the street..
The DA is done..
After viewing all the footage of the incident, it was straight up self-defense. The only assault and battery happened was when the guy crossed the street and attacked the defendant. It’s kind of stuff needs to stop these blue States and blue cities are out of their minds what Americans can’t defend themselves anymore you’re not allowed to protect your life you’re supposed to stand there and take it? You can’t protect your loved ones you need to retreat instead of standing your ground like a man what the hell has happened to this world? The answer is Looney tunes Lefty’s and wokeism