During a pro-Israel demonstration in Newton, a confrontation between Scott Hayes and a passerby led to Hayes allegedly shooting the individual amidst escalating tensions between demonstrators.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan emphasized that while Hayes legally possessed the gun, a scuffle broke out during the demonstration, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the passerby.
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller urged the public to remain calm and allow the police to investigate the incident thoroughly, underlining the importance of community response during critical events.
The Newton police have encouraged anyone with footage or evidence of the shooting to come forward to assist in the investigation, highlighting community cooperation as crucial.
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