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Burlington police say suspect still at large after shooting three men of Palestinian descent (www.vermontpublic.org)

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"The three were walking on Prospect Street when they were confronted by a white male with a handgun," Murad [BPD chief] wrote. "Without speaking, he discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled on foot. All three victims were struck, two in their torsos and one in the lower extremities."

Murad noted in the press release that all three victims are 20-year-old men of Palestinian descent.

"Two are US citizens and one is a legal resident. Two were wearing keffiyehs at the time of the assault," Murad wrote, in reference to the traditional Palestinian scarf.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Love their socks, not interested in living in Vermont though. The idea is up for grabs. :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Heh, understood, I moved away many decades ago myself. That reminds me, when I was a kid there, gun laws were extremely lax. I was allowed to buy rifles and shotguns from retail stores as a young teenager, didn't even need a parent present. Not sure what the deal would have been with handguns. I remember taking a gun safety class put on by the police but I don't think that was a legal requirement, probably just a Dad requirement. Wonder what's changed, wouldn't be surprised if the answer is "not much".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

"The more things change, the more they stay the same," so probably not much has changed. It looks like they have constitutional carry as well, just like my current state (Utah).