Man charged in shooting of Palestinian students was accused of harassing ex-girlfriend

The man charged in the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Vermont has a harassment complaint made against him by his ex-girlfriend, the NY Daily News reported Thursday.

Back in 2019, Jason J. Eaton‘s ex-girlfriend told police in Syracuse, New York, that Eaton was harassing her and sending her sexual text messages. The woman, who was reportedly reluctant to press charges, also said he showed up at her home unannounced multiple times.

Also read: 'Disgusting': GOP hardliners fume at Mike Johnson amid new signs of revolt

When police interviewed Eaton, he said he was under the impression that the woman still had an interest in him.

Eaton, 48, has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and seriously wounding three Palestinian students as they were out walking near the University of Vermont campus last weekend in Burlington.