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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|

#hisham-awartani #human-interest #palestinian-american-student

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|

#crime #emergency-sos-call #palestinian-american-student

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|

#crime #hate-crime #investigation

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Vermont Shooting: Police Seize Suspect's Shotgun Following Ex-Girlfriend's Plea

Police records reveal that the man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in Vermont had a shotgun confiscated by police in upstate New York a decade ago, following a plea from his ex-girlfriend due to domestic disputes and concerns about his mental illness. The ex-girlfriend reported a history of domestic violence with the suspect, Jason Eaton. Although no criminal charges were filed, the shotgun was removed from the home and stored as evidence. It remains unclear if Eaton later reclaimed the gun. Eaton's past involvement with law enforcement includes 37 police reports, mostly for minor incidents. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, and civil rights groups are calling for additional hate crime charges.

via NBC News|

#crime #domestic-violence #gun-confiscation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Vermont Shooting Suspect's Ex-girlfriend Reports Alleged Harassment to Police

The ex-girlfriend of the man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in Vermont had previously reported his alleged harassment to the police, stating that he had been sending her numerous sexual messages. However, she did not press charges against him. The woman called the police after spotting the suspect driving by her home, and although he claimed she had sent him mixed signals, he was advised to have no contact with her. The suspect was arrested on Sunday after the shooting incident, and he pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree attempted murder.

via NBC News|

#crime #domestic-violence #harassment

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

"Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: 12 Hostages Freed, 30 Palestinians Released"

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the pause in fighting by two days, allowing for the release of more women and children from captivity in the Gaza Strip. In Vermont, a man pleaded not guilty to shooting three students of Palestinian descent, who are now in intensive care but expected to recover. President Biden will attend a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away at the age of 96. New Zealand has abandoned plans to ban smoking, scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell in the spine, and Stephen Colbert canceled shows after his appendix burst.

via The Washington Post|

#international-affairs #israel-gaza-conflict #new-zealand-smoking-ban