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Shooting of Palestinian-American Students in Vermont Sparks Outrage and Hate Crime Investigation


 A man arrested in connection with the shooting of three Palestinian-American students in Burlington, Vermont, pleaded not guilty, stirring up emotions and concerns. The shooting, which took place near the University of Vermont, left the victims wounded, identified as Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ahmed, all 20 years old, visiting their homes for Thanksgiving break. Two are in stable condition, while one faces more severe injuries.

Jason Eaton was named as the suspect by the Burlington Police Department, citing collected evidence pointing to his involvement. The incident has sparked a hate crime investigation due to the victims' identity symbolized by the keffiyeh. This emblem of Palestinian culture has prompted concerns about national-origin-motivated crimes, falling under Vermont's hate crime statutes.

The families of the students expressed profound worries about their children's safety, urging law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the incident as a hate crime. Hisham Awartani, one of the victims, tragically shared on Instagram that he's now paralyzed from the waist down due to the gunshot.

The incident drew widespread condemnation and calls for justice. Senator Bernie Sanders strongly condemned the act, emphasizing that hate has no place, and called for a comprehensive investigation. Several Muslim and Arab advocacy groups also voiced support for the affected Palestinian-American students.

The shooting occurred amid a backdrop of rising hate crimes, coinciding with the ongoing conflict in Gaza, leaving many deeply troubled by the escalating violence and intolerance both in the U.S. and around the world.

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