In a video shared with The Daily Wire, the man with the pro-Hamas pin, sporting a surgical mask around his neck, stood across the street shouting at the group of 10 pro-Israel supporters, calling them “sick” and accusing them of “defending genocide.”
Daily Wire (h/t Nita) Scott Hayes, 47, of Framingham, Mass., was getting ready to leave when the assailant began yelling at the group, showing his middle finger and shouting at the protesters.
In the next video, the man charges across the street through traffic and tackles Hayes, an Iraq War veteran, who was carrying an American flag during the protest. Seconds later, the gun was discharged and the man was shot in the stomach during their tussle on the ground, another video angle shows.
Hayes then places the gun on the sidewalk behind him as bystanders try to break the two apart. After the altercation, Hayes told bystanders to call 911, and tended to wounds of the man who tackled him, a video shared with The Daily Wire shows. The man shot reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries. (Even better!)
Hayes is being charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and violation of a constitutional right causing injury, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said. Ryan said the veteran had full legal possession of the gun, according to Boston 25 News. The veteran’s fellow protesters say they were not aware he had a gun, but believe he was acting in self defense.
Hayes was with a group of pro-Israel individuals hold American, Israeli, and Pahlavi Iranian flags in various parts of Massachusetts to raise awareness about the hostages and the troubles of the Iranian regime. Newton, a suburb of Boston and considered one of the most Jewish cities in the United States, with Jews comprising between 20-30% of the population, according to Forward.
Aidin, a pro-Israel Iranian who runs the From Boston to Iran group and was present at the altercation, told The Daily Wire that he was not sure how the gun was discharged. “I saw him bring his hand up to the veteran and I tried to go closer until I heard the shot fired.”
In another video, the man who fired the gun is seen providing medical care to the man who tackled him before first responders arrived. pic.twitter.com/wMtoowakr9
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) September 13, 2024
US infidel says
its going to happen more often praise allah asshola.
John1 says
If anyone should be charged it is the pro Hamas assailant. (Waiting for his name…..) His shooting is clearly self defense.
Hoyt says
Cair is upset , who cares ? This vermin crossed the street and attacked the peaceful person . Fuck this subhuman . Allah be praised
Sharon N says
Hamas killed almost 3000 civilians in a single day, whereas only 1 per cent of people being killed by Israel in Gaza are civilians, so surely this guy is the one supporting genocide. Logic is completely beyond Hamas morons.
Zev Stern says
Where does that figure 3000 come from? All the media are saying 1200 people were killed on Oct. 7.
Ray Jarman says
Were it the other way around, everyone would have simply walked away. There was certainly no malice from the group that was attacked. It was only from the one who received a just reward.
Taffy says
The stupid Hamas supporter got his just deserts. A firearm is a great equalizer, and ended the skirmish with minimal or no injury to the gun toter. The travesty here is Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan choosing to prosecute a loser of a case, especially when no crime was committed, even under Massachusetts law, which is not a stand your ground state.
JustJim says
Kneeling on this bozo’ neck, ala George Floyd would be the medical assistance I would have rendered. Should have used a larger caliber, pal!
Steve Eisenberg says
The shrieking woman was not at all helpful.
Munich says
So true.