Here's What We Know About the Man Suspected of Shooting Palestinian-American Students

More information has emerged about the individual accused of shooting three Palestinian-American students in Burlington, Vermont.

Some have speculated that the shooting, which occurred on Saturday evening, was a hate crime, which has raised concerns as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to have a global impact.

The incident happened when 48-year-old Jason Eaton allegedly accosted the three men, shooting four times before fleeing. Two of the students were struck in the torso, and the other was hit below the waist.

Eaton was later apprehended in his home. The authorities noted that he said he had been “waiting” for them when they arrived…

Eaton reportedly described himself as a “radical citizen” on social media. He claimed to be "pa-trolling demockracy and crapitalism for oathcreepers.” He also discussed being in a “parallel universe” and routinely engaged in conversations about the war between Israel and Hamas.

The suspect scrubbed much of his social media, so there hasn’t been much information available about his beliefs on the conflict yet…

Eaton is currently being held without bail. The authorities are investigating the possibility that the shooting was a hate crime. After his Monday hearing, his attorney indicated that it was “premature to speculate” about the motivation behind the shooting. He has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and has pleaded not guilty.

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Bodycam Footage Shows Atlanta Officer Repeatedly Using Taser on Church Deacon Who Later Died

Bodycam footage was recently released in the case of Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old church deacon who died after being repeatedly tased by Officer Kiran Kimbrough of the Atlanta Police Department. The footage was made public at the family’s behest and has raised questions about police procedures and use of force.

Hollman was driving home from a Bible study when he got into a minor traffic accident. Officer Kimbrough, who responded to the incident, determined that Hollman was at fault for the accident and tried to issue a citation, which Hollman refused to sign at first.

The footage shows Officer Kimbrough interacting with Hollman, who was visibly upset and was arguing that he “did nothing wrong.” The officer repeatedly tells Hollman to “sign the ticket” until he eventually begins grabbing the deacon. Hollman takes out his phone and dials his daughter’s number but is stopped when Kimbrough seizes his arm and tells him once again to sign the ticket.

“Ok, I’m going to sign the ticket,” Hollman says before being taken to the ground and repeatedly tased. Kimbrough can be heard telling Hollman to put his hands behind his back while tasing him. Hollman eventually stops moving as the officers place him in handcuffs.

The officer tries to get Hollman to sit up but then realizes he has passed out and is “bleeding pretty bad.” The deacon was later pronounced dead at the hospital and an autopsy determined that the manner of death was a homicide.

Not all states require individuals to sign tickets when an officer presents them with one. But in Georgia, one can be arrested for refusing to sign the documentation.

The case is currently being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. It raises critical questions about the laws surrounding these types of incidents and how they can lead to negative outcomes.

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