Boston Vigil for Charlie Kirk Interrupted by Antifa Agitators — Two Arrested as Police Restore Order
The vigil for Charlie Kirk in Boston was meant to be a peaceful moment of reflection. People gathered on Boston Common with candles in hand, united in memory and prayer. Families, students, and supporters stood quietly, paying their respects. But that silence didn’t last long. A group of agitators tied to Antifa showed up, determined to disrupt. Their presence wasn’t about mourning or remembering — it was about chaos.
One man, identified as 38-year-old Joseph Antuan Castro Del Rio, brought a bullhorn to shout down the crowd. Police asked him repeatedly to stop, to let the vigil continue with dignity. He refused. Officers cut the power to his device, but he reconnected it again, defying every request to show respect. At that point, officers had no choice but to arrest him for disorderly conduct. Alongside him, a juvenile agitator was arrested as well, not just for assault and battery but also for carrying a knife. It was a disturbing reminder of how far some will go to intimidate peaceful people gathering in grief.
Despite the disruption, the vigil stood strong. The images of masked agitators waving their flags, trying to hijack the night, now sit in sharp contrast to the sight of ordinary Americans holding candles, refusing to be silenced. The viral video shows exactly what happened: people came to honor Charlie Kirk, and outsiders came to ruin it.
Police on the scene acted firmly and decisively, removing those who crossed the line and restoring order so the vigil could go on. For many who were there, it was a clear sign that law and order still matters, even in moments when emotions are high. No one should have to fear harassment or threats when they gather to remember someone.
The arrests send a strong message. Free speech does not mean the right to drown out others in their moment of mourning. It does not mean the right to show up armed and disruptive at a vigil. Boston saw that firsthand. And the country is now seeing the footage spread across social media, where support for the vigil has grown even stronger.
Charlie Kirk’s supporters stood their ground that night, and while agitators tried to steal the spotlight, they only revealed their true colors. The vigil continued, and its message of unity and strength shone even brighter.
