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.