Suspect Arrested for Shooting 3 Palestinian Students in Vermont
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A 48-year-old man from Vermont, Jason J. Eaton, has been charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but local officials have called it a hateful act. The victims, who were visiting for Thanksgiving, were shot outside the apartment building where the suspect lives. If convicted, Eaton could face life in prison. The families of the victims believe they were targeted for being Palestinian. Vermont has seen a rise in violence and crime, with over 20 homicides reported this year.
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