Hisham Awartani

Hisham Awartani is a Palestinian college student who was one of three students shot in Burlington, Vermont, in November 2023. The attack occurred near the University of Vermont campus as the students were walking. Awartani, along with his two friends, were victims of a shooting incident that garnered national attention. The perpetrator, Jason Eaton, was recently convicted of attempted murder by a jury. Eaton's defense attempted to use an insanity plea, claiming he was acting under orders from intelligence agencies, but this was rejected by the jury. The conviction of Eaton brings a measure of closure to the case, highlighting the ongoing legal proceedings and the impact of the violence on the victims. Awartani's situation underscores the broader concerns about safety and potential hate crimes targeting students, particularly those from specific ethnic or national backgrounds.