Jason James Eaton, the Vermont shooting suspect, was known as a 'hippie' who loved farming. His ex-boss says the crime 'doesn't sound like him.'

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:48

Left: First responders wheel a man on a gurney. Right: SuspectJason James Eaton — Left: First responders use a gurney to place an injured man into an ambulance. Right: Suspect Jason James Eaton. He has pleaded not guilty.
Left: Wayne Savage via AP Right: Adaptive Climbing Group

Authorities arrested Jason James Eaton, in connection with the shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont.
Eaton was part of tight-knit, progressive community in upstate New York.
Eaton had no racist views or interest in guns, former associates say, but his recent social media postings show a turn toward extremism.

Authorities charged Jason James Eaton in connection with shooting three college students of Palestinian descent Sunday, according to the Burlington Police Department.