Several people shot at Jewish Federation in Seattle (One dead)

King 5 News ^ | July 28, 2006

[VNam68]

At least two or three people shoot.

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Update:

SEATTLE – At least two people have been shot at the Jewish Federation at 2031 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. One or two people have been taken into custody but it's not known if they are suspects.

One person was reportedly shot in the abdomen and another in the arm. They are being taken to Harborview Medical Center.

Part of Third Avenue and Second Avenue have been closed to traffic. Police are urging people to stay away from the area. It's not known if more suspects are at large but policemen were seen handcuffing one person and others were searching the area.

At least three people were seen emerging from the building, escorted by police. It's not know if they were hostages.

Medics, escorted by police, have been taking other people from the building.

More to come.

[yield 2 the right]

"We will assure that everyone is safe"

[JennysCool]

"This is a crime of hate. A purposeful, hateful act."

Good.

[Right Wing Assault]

The Federation exists to "ensure Jewish survival and enhance the quality of Jewish life locally, in Israel and worldwide."

Large weapon and ammo buy would be a start. Then set up a shooting range and use it. A lot.

[AmericanInTokyo]

"It was a crime of hate. And there is no room for hate in Seattle." The usual 'sadness', and 'tragedy', and 'hate', nothing about terrorism or anger or outrage. Sounds very measured.

[yield 2 the right]

",.....treated as a hate crime..."

[ARealMothersSonForever]

You are welcome to your opinion. I was in europe on September 11th, 2001. Got home on the 17th, and went back to fulfill my contract. There are no peaceful or moderate muslims in my experience. Your mileage may vary. Roll your eyes as much as you wish. You may even wish to excuse the atrocity discussed on this thread. Knock yourself out.

[llevrok]

1> re Fields - "Mr. Fields! What would your father say about you if he knew you drank a 5th of scotch a day!!!??(fields)" why he'd call me a siss-aay"

2> what's a good 45. I like buying American but lean towards Baretta (classy arms).

[Right Wing Assault]

And there is no room for hate in Seattle.

Apparently there was enough room.

[Shermy]

We got to get released the 911 tape of the shooter.

[Jeff Head]

IMHO, this is an example of an Islamic extremist, self-guided, asymetric weapon. They want to try and push more of this and get it going world-wide, particularly here in the US.

They have no idea or comprehension what they will get in return if they are siuccessful.

This is no different than the others Jihadists over in the Mid East, except this guy did not do the suicide, martyr thing.

[JennysCool]

They're not whitwashing the anti-Semitic nature. And that's good.

[Shermy]

Shot six women. What a coward.

[AmericanInTokyo]

OK, here is the name of the perp per the press conference. They sure are dickering around about the name, though:

ABSOLUTELY NO REFERENCE TO PERP'S NAME NOR "MUSLIM"

Update: The guy won't give any suspect's name yet. This all sounds so liberal touchy-feely to me. Isolate incident, etc. etc. etc. Community outreach. FINALLY A REFERENCE TO ISLAM: "WE ARE GOING TO PROTECT THE MOSQUES"

[AmericanInTokyo]

US CITIZEN, not from Seattle

They said they have to contact relatives. Methinks they don't want an anti Muzzi backlash.

[JennysCool]

Yow! Nurse Ratched at the podium!

[MarMema]

Interviewing his relatives.

[Oorang]

It's near there, out of town. Tri-Cities is also about 30 miles north of Umatilla, Oregon, home of the Umatilla Chemical Depot

[madison10]

FINALLY A REFERENCE TO ISLAM: "WE ARE GOING TO PROTECT THE MOSQUES"

Are you kidding me? That's what they said? Who gives a rip about the mosques? What about the Jewish organizations, businesses and homes?

[mdittmar]

Gomez, an FBI assistant special agent in charge of counterterrorism, said investigators believe the gunman targeted the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

[AmericanInTokyo]

This is so much Political Correctness it makes me sick.

"You could infer that" (as to whether he is Muslim).