Pro-Israel Veteran Charged After Shooting During Newton Demonstration

Scott Hayes, an Iraq War veteran, shot a man who tackled him during a pro-Israel protest; the assailant is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

A confrontation occurred at a pro-Israel demonstration in Newton, Massachusetts, resulting in a shooting.
Scott Hayes, a pro-Israel demonstrator and Iraq War veteran, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
The incident began when a man wearing a Palestinian pin shouted at the demonstrators and then tackled Hayes.
During the ensuing scuffle, Hayes shot the man, who is now hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities are investigating the incident, with additional security measures being implemented in the area.