Tragic Shooting Leaves Palestinian American Student Paralyzed in Vermont

Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian American student studying at Brown University, has been left paralyzed from the chest down after being shot in Burlington, Vermont. Awartani, along with two other Palestinian students, was attacked without provocation while walking near his grandmother's home. The families of the victims are urging law enforcement to investigate the incident as a hate crime. The suspect, Jason Eaton, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree attempted murder. The motive for the shooting remains unknown as the investigation continues.