Three Palestinian students were shot in Burlington, Vermont on Saturday evening, according to local authorities. The victims, all 20-year-old men, were college students visiting the home of one of the victim’s relatives for Thanksgiving. Two of the men were wearing keffiyehs, a type of scarf worn in many Middle Eastern cultures, when they were assaulted. All three men were hospitalized, with two in stable condition and one with more serious injuries.
The three students have been identified as Hisham Awartani, a student at Brown University; Kinnan Abdalhamid, a student at Haverford College; and Tahseen Ahmed, a student at Trinity College. The shooter remains at large.
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders expressed his shock and deep sadness about the shooting on social media, emphasizing that hate has no place in society. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the gunman’s arrest. CAIR has also called on state and federal authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for the shooting.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of Palestinian students and the rise of hate crimes targeting marginalized communities. The shooting has sparked a discussion about the need for increased security measures and efforts to combat hate and discrimination.
Local authorities are working diligently to investigate the incident and apprehend the shooter. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The shooting has prompted an outpouring of support and solidarity from the community, with many individuals and organizations condemning the act of violence. Community leaders and activists are calling for unity and tolerance, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.
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As the investigation continues, the focus remains on justice for the victims and ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in the community. Efforts to address the root causes of hate and discrimination are crucial to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
