Suspect In Shooting Of 3 Palestinian College Students In Vermont Pleads Not Guilty

News: Arrested in connection with the shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington, Vermont, is Jason Eaton. The injured victims, Kinnan Abdalhamid, Hisham Awartani, and Tahseen Aliahmad, are now under investigation. Abdalhamid, originally from the West Bank, moved to the United States, prompting concerns from his family about his safety. The incident occurred on Saturday in the Burlington region, where Awartani and Aliahmad, both twenty years old, were shot.

Investigation and Arrest

In the wake of the disclosure that Jason Eaton is the perpetrator behind the shooting deaths, efforts are underway to locate his mugshot. The 48-year-old Eaton is accused of shooting and injuring the three young men of Palestinian descent. As the police delve into whether the incident constitutes a hate crime, Eaton is to be held in custody, having been apprehended on Sunday.

Family’s Concerns

In a press conference conducted on Monday, disappointment was voiced by Kinnan’s uncle, Radi Tamimi. He stated, “We believed that sending him here would be the right decision since he grew up in the West Bank, where safety could be more of a concern. We feel like this decision was somehow betrayed.”

Arrest and Court Appearance

As per a police statement, Jason Eaton was identified during the investigation at the Burlington shooting site and subsequently apprehended by agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. On Monday morning, he made an appearance in court and entered a plea of not guilty to three counts of attempted second-degree murder.

The Victims

Awartani is enrolled at Brown University in Rhode Island, Abdalhamid is pursuing studies at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, and Aliahmad is a student at Trinity College in Connecticut.

FAQs

Q: Was the shooting incident a hate crime?

A: The police are currently investigating whether the incident was a hate crime.

Q: What charges is Jason Eaton facing?

A: Jason Eaton has been charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder.

Q: Where do the victims of the shooting study?

A: Awartani attends Brown University in Rhode Island, Abdalhamid studies at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, and Aliahmad is a student at Trinity College in Connecticut.