As RedState reported on Thursday evening, an Iraq war veteran named Scott Hayes was violently attacked by a Hamas supporter during a pro-Israel protest. The attacker was captured on video starting a verbal altercation by yelling across a street about "genocide" while making a false claim that 200,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza. He then charged through traffic and violently tackled the veteran.

A scuffle ensued with the Hamas supporter attempting to punch the victim in the head. At that point, the veteran discharged a single shot from a pistol he was concealed carrying. The Hamas supporter was reported to be in stable condition, the incident appeared to be a clear-cut case of self-defense. 

SEE: Hamas Supporter Attacks Pro-Israel Protester, Ends Up Shot in the Stomach

Unfortunately, I warned in my original write-up that this occurring in the far-left State of Massachusetts could complicate matters, and now the veteran has been charged. 

The charges:

-Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
-Violation of a constitutional right causing injury

— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) September 13, 2024

Calling this absurd is too kind. The Hamas supporter chose to start a verbal and physical confrontation with the pro-Israel protesters, dangerously tackling a man to the ground and then proceeding to try to bash his head in. Others tried to pull the attacker off but were unsuccessful. A single shot was what it took to keep the veteran from being seriously injured or beaten to death given this was all happening on concrete.

People were rightly perplexed and outraged at the development. 

Did you know that in Massachusetts you can't defend yourself against being physically attacked by a lunatic?

They charged the victim of assault with:

"Violation of a constitutional right causing injury"

So there is a constitutional right to assault someone else? https://t.co/rVHAQUDCax

— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) September 13, 2024

Get attacked, defend yourself, perform aid on the person who attacked you, and get charged and arrested in Massachusetts. Our laws continue to favor the criminal class. Understand this and plan accordingly. https://t.co/Ige9m0H0Ej

— TexasSurplusPro 🇺🇸 🇨🇦🐊 (@TexasSurplusPro) September 13, 2024

In many states, there wouldn't even be a question as to whether this was self-defense. In Massachusetts, though, all common sense and reason can be thrown out the window. Recall that this is the same place where a woman was convicted for carrying a stun gun to defend herself against an abusive boyfriend, a decision so egregious that the Supreme Court had to step in. 

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan gave a press conference on this latest incident that only led to more confusion.

Here is the press conference with Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan announcing that Scott Hayes will be charged after shooting the man with a pro-Palestinian pin who tackled him during a protest. pic.twitter.com/YBuRhzHeJU

— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) September 13, 2024

Ryan admits the matter is still under investigation and the police chief even comes out to ask for more evidence to be sent in, including video angles if people have them. So why was Hayes charged immediately? And why was the attacker, who is seen on video tackling and beating Hayes, not charged with anything? 

Lastly, how is it a violation of someone's constitutional rights to shoot them if they attack you? Apparently, in Massachusetts, you must submit to being beaten by left-wing lunatics lest you violate their rights by doing what it takes to stop them. 

This entire story is insane, and we can only hope further investigation leads to these charges being dropped. On the other side, I can confidently predict there is no chance the attacker will ever be charged, though. That would invite the wrath of the pro-Hamas contingent, and Democrats in places like Massachusetts are subservient.