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13 Arrested, 4 Officers Injured as Boston Pro-Palestinian Rally Turns Violent Downtown

Police say clashes erupted after demonstrators blocked Tremont Street as officers tried to clear a route for emergency vehicles.

Overview

  • Authorities released the names of 13 defendants, most facing charges including resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.
  • Prosecutors say Roder Atwood, 21, is accused of punching an officer and breaking his nose; a judge set Atwood’s bail at $10,000 on additional assault and property damage charges.
  • Four Boston officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, with reports of broken bones, and police reported damaged body cameras, radios, bicycles and other gear.
  • An estimated 200 to 300 people moved from Boston Common to Tremont and Winter streets around 6:45 p.m., where police say smoke devices and flares were ignited and traffic was blocked.
  • Mayor Michelle Wu condemned the violence and urged prosecution, the police union criticized staffing levels, and court proceedings continued with more arraignments scheduled.