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sl8

(16,245 posts) Mon May 20, 2024, 05:10 AM May 2024

82-year-old man punched, knocked unconscious in random act of violence

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/82-year-old-man-punched-knocked-unconscious-in-random-act-of-violence/60837433

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82-year-old man punched, knocked unconscious in random act of violence

The suspect, Shawn McConnell, was released hours after the assault, despite his lengthy record with law enforcement.

Updated: 7:11 PM EDT May 19, 2024
Amanda Martin-Ryan

BURLINGTON, Vt. — An 82-year-old man was sent to the hospital after he was punched in the face, knocking him unconscious, Saturday afternoon.

According to Burlington police, the older man was approached, and then assaulted by the suspect on South Winooski Avenue near College Street. Police said they believed it was a random act of violence.

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McConnell was released from custody just hours after committing the crime, under court-ordered conditions that he stay away from downtown and show up for his arraignment on Monday.

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Anyone with information on the assault is asked to call the Burlington Police Department at 802-658-2704.

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82-year-old man punched, knocked unconscious in random act of violence (Original Post) sl8 May 2024 OP

This is so sad, for Burlington, for Vermont, and for all of us. erronis May 2024 #1

Who is raising these barbarians? 3catwoman3 May 2024 #2

erronis

(16,825 posts)

1. This is so sad, for Burlington, for Vermont, and for all of us.

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Mon May 20, 2024, 07:26 AM

May 2024

3catwoman3

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2. Who is raising these barbarians?

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Mon May 20, 2024, 09:15 AM

May 2024

I spent 2 years in Japan in the late 1970s, and really appreciated their philosophy of saving face - do not behave in such a manner as to bring dishonor to yourself, your family or others.

We could use more of that approach here in the US.

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