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human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

Palestinian American Student Paralyzed in Vermont Shooting Released from Hospital, Inspiring Support and Fear

Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian American student who was paralyzed in a shooting in Vermont, was released from the hospital to applause. In a video shared by his family, Awartani can be seen waving goodbye as he is moved on a stretcher down a hallway adorned with Palestinian flags. The 20-year-old, who speaks seven languages and is a teaching assistant at Brown University, was shot along with two friends while walking near his grandmother's home. The shooter, Jason Eaton, has been charged with attempted murder. Awartani's loved ones have set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover his medical expenses.

via NBC News|

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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Surviving the Vermont Shooting: Palestinian-American Student's Harrowing Account

Kinnan Abdalhamid, one of the three Palestinian-American college students shot in Vermont, recalls the terrifying moment when they were attacked and how an emergency SOS call likely saved their lives. Abdalhamid and his friends were shot while out walking, and he believed his friends were dead until he made the call for help. One of his friends may have saved them by using the emergency SOS button on his phone. Abdalhamid believes they were targeted for speaking Arabic. The shooter, Jason J. Eaton, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree attempted murder. Despite the trauma, Abdalhamid is focused on the recovery of his friends and the ongoing struggles faced by Palestinians.

via NBC News|

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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Surviving a Nightmare: Palestinian-American Student's Harrowing Experience in Vermont Shooting"

Kinnan Abdalhamid, a Palestinian-American student injured in a shooting in Burlington, Vermont, broke his silence in an interview on ABC's "The View." Abdalhamid, along with two other college students of Palestinian descent, was shot while visiting Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday. The suspect, Jason James Eaton, was arrested and charged with attempted murder. The motive for the shooting is under investigation, but it is suspected to be a hate crime. Abdalhamid's friends were more seriously injured, and he expressed gratitude for the support they have received.

via ABC News|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Vermont Shooting: Palestinian Students Targeted, Community Holds Vigil"

Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian-American student, was ambushed and shot in the spine along with two fellow Palestinian-American students in Burlington, Vermont. While all three are expected to survive, Awartani's recovery will be long as the bullet is lodged in his spine. The victims' relatives believe they were deliberately targeted due to their Palestinian background. A suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, and police are investigating whether a hate crime was committed. The incident has shocked the family, who encouraged the young men to pursue education in the US for stability and safety. The attack comes amid a surge in Islamophobia and antisemitism in the US. President Joe Biden has condemned the violence and hate, emphasizing that there is no place for it in America.

via BBC.com|

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