Boston pro-Palestinian protest turns violent; 13 arrested
Boston Police said a pro-Palestinian demonstration of 200–300 people in downtown Boston on Oct. 7 escalated into a riot, with protesters assaulting officers, surrounding cruisers, and igniting smoke devices and flares. Thirteen people were arrested on charges including unlawful assembly, violent resistance, and obstructing emergency response; Mayor Michelle Wu condemned the violence and said offenders should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Public Safety
Legal
📌 Key Facts
- Boston Police report 13 arrests after a protest turned violent on Oct. 7, 2025.
- Officers reported assaults and damage to body cameras, radios, bicycles and other duty gear.
- Mayor Michelle Wu issued a statement condemning the violence and supporting prosecutions.