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“Typically when we see severe violence or we see multiple family victims that are killed, it also raises the issue of mental illness likely being present," she said.

According to court documents obtained by NBC5, Gomes called police twice prior to killing his parents. During the second call, Gomes told people "he was going crazy" and "hurt some people."

“We need to be really kind of actively working up against it and just starting with the relationships and values that we’re building in our classroom and how we're creating cultures where’s not okay to harm," Chen said.

The Small Business Administration is hosting workshops to provide information for Vermont veterans interested in becoming entrepreneurs.

"I’m glad [airlines are] being forced to clean up their act a little," Robert Ivy, who flew out of the South Burlington airport, said.

"Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. We need a variety of solutions and treatment services and supports for people to feel comfortable accessing services in a place that feels right for them," McCorkel said.

'That’s another reason why I’m trying to get this out and sharing it beyond our community would be beneficial because there's a lot of kiddos out their that have this, probably, and nobody knows,' she said.

City leaders hope if people see an increased law enforcement presence downtown, it will deter some from committing crimes in the area and add a sense of security for visitors.

Right now the center is looking for people to fill shifts Monday to Friday 2:30 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 to 6 p.m.

"What might look like a sacrifice now, in the long term, sends a message to the NAAC, to Black people, to all people, to young people that we have a moral high ground," the president of the Rutland NAACP said.