- Caleb Gannon, 31, was shot after he attacked Scott Hayes, an Iraq War veteran, during a pro-Israel rally in Newton, Mass. The incident occurred when Gannon, not associated with the rally, crossed the street and tackled Hayes.
- The attacker, after shouting at the pro-Israel demonstrators from across the street, ran through traffic to tackle Hayes, leading to a scuffle where Hayes fired his gun. This action was captured on video, showing the attacker holding Hayes in a headlock before the shot was fired.
- Gannon’s social media activity reveals that he has called for the destruction of the United States and has expressed support for the terrorist organization Hamas.
- Scott Hayes was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and violation of a constitutional right causing injury after he shot the man in self-defense. He was released on a $5,000 bond following his arraignment. Read More