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Jewish woman killed in Seattle by Muslim "angry at Israel"

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  1. Franchise2001

    Franchise2001 Contributing Member

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    http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/744017.html

    Woman shot to death at Jewish Federation building in Seattle

    By News Agencies

    At least six people were shot, one fatally, on Friday when a gunman opened fire at a Jewish organization in downtown Seattle, authorities said.

    Police said they had arrested a single suspect in the shootings, but did not immediately identify the man. Several streets in the area were cordoned off and police could be searching for another suspect, according to media reports.

    Amy Wasser-Simpson, vice president for planning and community services at the Jewish Federation told The Seattle Times that a man got through security at the building and told staff members: "I'm Muslim American. I'm angry at Israel," then began shooting.

    Police said they had also found a car belonging to the man, who was not immediately identified, and were searching it for explosives and evidence. A handgun had been found at the scene and was taken into evidence.

    "We think this is a lone individual acting out with antagonism toward the organization," said David Gomez, assistant special agent in charge of counterterrorism for the FBI's office in Seattle.

    Police, who first responded to reports of shots fired and a possible hostage situation at the center shortly after 4 P.M., said they were "taking every precaution" in searching for explosives and additional suspects and were monitoring the city's synagogues and Jewish organizations.

    Authorities did not offer a motive for the incident and it was not immediately clear if the shooter was targeting women. Police said there were about 10 people in the federation's offices at the time of the shooting.

    "We have five victims, all female, ranging from their early 20s to 40s, who have been brought to Harbor View (Medical Center)," hospital spokeswoman Pamela Steele said.

    "They have sustained wounds to the knee, groin, abdomen and arm. Three of the five have been taken to the operating room," she said.

    The shooting took place at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, which had organized a large rally last weekend to demonstrate support for Israel in its fight against Hezbollah.

    The extent of the victims' injuries was not immediately known. A SWAT team was searching the downtown building Friday for any other possible victims or shooters, police spokesman Rich Pruitt said.

    "People got shot, some of our co-workers," Patti Simon said in a phone interview, her voice shaking. "I just got back from Israel and made it out of there a half hour before the rockets started."

    Simon, who sells advertising for the federation's newspaper, was working on the first floor when she heard screaming, shots and what sounded like furniture crashing on the floor above.

    "We heard this horrible screaming on the floor above us and shots," the 52-year-old said. "We didn't know what was happening."

    Simon called up to her co-workers on the second floor, but got no answer, so she called the police and fled the building.

    One person shot in the abdomen and another shot in the arm were being taken to Harborview Medical Center, KING-TV reported.

    Police blocked off several city blocks to investigate. Simon said the federation building has security.

    "Somebody must have lied their way in," she said.



    So much for thinking that there aren't strong ties between being Anti-Zionist and Anti-Jewish.
     
    #1 Franchise2001, Jul 28, 2006
  2. ROXRAN

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    "I'm Muslim American. I'm angry at Israel," ...lol

    - Well, welcome to American Jail for long time and having your name on a list, pal...
     
    #2 ROXRAN, Jul 28, 2006
  3. Jackfruit

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    How freakin pathetic!! I am extremely ashamed as a Muslim. Lock her up and put away the key.
     
    #3 Jackfruit, Jul 28, 2006
  4. ROXRAN

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    You have nothing to be ashamed of...
    I know of good muslim co-workers I regard as friends and they think of me the same even though they know how I am personally to some degree...

    Don't worry about it. There are bad examples everywhere...
     
    #4 ROXRAN, Jul 28, 2006
  5. wnes

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    The Second Amendment just scored another victory.
     
    #5 wnes, Jul 28, 2006
  6. blazer_ben

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    There is no excuse for this animals actions. what the poor jewish lady have to do with the war in the Middeast? my deepest and most sincer condolences goes out to the family of murderd victim. as a moslim, i must also say, majority of peace loving moslim do not hate jews or there beliefs. why cant we live in peace? :mad: ..
     
    #6 blazer_ben, Jul 28, 2006
  7. Mr. Brightside

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    I am for violence if non-violence means we continue postponing a solution to the American black man's problem - just to avoid violence. I don't go for non-violence if it also means a delayed solution. To me a delayed solution is a non-solution. Or I'll say it another way. If it must take violence to get the black man his human rights in this country, I'm for violence exactly as you know the Irish, the Poles, or Jews would be if they were flagrantly discriminated against.


    -Malcolm X
     
    #7 Mr. Brightside, Jul 28, 2006
  8. tigermission1

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    What are you ashamed of? Did you carry out the crime? :confused:

    It's a 'hate crime' which he/she will be tried for and hopefully sentenced to death (the article says one person was killed).

    BTW, "I am a Muslim-American, I am angry at Israel"...did he really say that? Sounds somewhat 'scripted'/cheesy.

    BTW2, wrong forum...
     
    #8 tigermission1, Jul 28, 2006
  9. tigermission1

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    Does not relate in any way, shape, or form to this thread, man :)
     
    #9 tigermission1, Jul 28, 2006
  10. Jackfruit

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    I am ashamed of the fact that this lady did this as a Muslim. As a Muslim, it offends me.
     
    #10 Jackfruit, Jul 28, 2006
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    OK...
     
    #11 tigermission1, Jul 28, 2006
  12. Jackfruit

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    Tiger,

    I understand your perspective as well though. I hope you see mine.
     
    #12 Jackfruit, Jul 28, 2006
  13. tigermission1

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    I do. :)
     
    #13 tigermission1, Jul 28, 2006
  14. TracyMcCrazyeye

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    morons like these just perpetuate the problem.
     
    #14 TracyMcCrazyeye, Jul 28, 2006
  15. xlr817

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    I Agree Blazer_ben, I wish all of this violence, "an eye for an eye" nonsense, would end! We should ALL respect each other rights to live in a global society! I have 2 small children, & I don't want them to grow up & being harmed because of their beliefs or the color of their skin, or some utterly stupid revenge factor by crazy idiotic A$$holes! WE ALL NEED TO LIVE IN PEACE!
     
    #15 xlr817, Jul 28, 2006
  16. StupidMoniker

    StupidMoniker I lost a bet

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    I think the shooter was a man, the victims were women.
     
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  17. Jackfruit

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    I stand corrected :)
     
    #17 Jackfruit, Jul 28, 2006
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    Abolish all nations.
     
    #18 thadeus, Jul 28, 2006
  19. blazer_ben

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    UOTE=xlr817]I Agree Blazer_ben, I wish all of this violence, "an eye for an eye" nonsense, would end! We should ALL respect each other rights to live in a global society! I have 2 small children, & I don't want them to grow up & being harmed because of their beliefs or the color of their skin, or some utterly stupid revenge factor by crazy idiotic A$$holes! WE ALL NEED TO LIVE IN PEACE![/QUOTE]


    Exactly. fanatics are hijacking the planet... :mad: :(
     
    #19 blazer_ben, Jul 29, 2006
  20. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Thank GOD it is easy to get a gun in this country, otherwise we might not have had this sensational story.

    DD
     
    #20 DaDakota, Jul 29, 2006
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