Arrest Made in Shooting of Three College Students in Vermont

Law enforcement officials reported an arrest in the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vermont. Jason Eaton, 48, was taken into custody after federal agents approached him at his residence. The agents, who were canvassing the area following the shooting, were met by Eaton at his door, where he expressed his anticipation of their arrival and requested legal representation. Eaton has been charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder in relation to the incident. During a court appearance, he pleaded not guilty and was remanded into custody without bail. The victims, Kinnan Abdalhamid, Tahseen Ahmed, and Hisham Awartani, were shot while walking down a street near the University of Vermont campus. Two of the men were wearing traditional Arab keffiyeh scarves, leading authorities to investigate the shooting as a potential hate crime. The victims, all students at prestigious universities, were commended for their resilience by a family member during a news conference. The parents of the victims expressed devastation and concern for their children's well-being in a joint statement. The community has rallied in support, with universities planning vigils for the wounded students. The investigation into the motive behind the shooting is ongoing. Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com, covering a wide range of topics including crime, severe weather, and human interest stories.