Several people shot at Jewish Federation in Seattle

[Bosco 1]

This is awful and I hope it isn't connected to what would seem the obvious connection.

King5 Seattle news

Several people shot at Jewish Federation in Seattle

04:56 PM PDT on Friday, July 28, 2006

KING5.com

SEATTLE – At least three people have been shot at the Jewish Federation at 2031 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. One person has been taken into custody.

Police have taken one person into custody but there may be more suspects in or around the building. Police have their weapons pointed toward the second floor of the building.

The three victims are believed to be women. One was reportedly shot in the abdomen and another was shot in the arm. They are being taken to Harborview Medical Center.

The incident began around 4 p.m. Part of Third Avenue and Second Avenue near Lenora have been closed to traffic. Police are urging people to stay away from the area.

At least three people were seen emerging from the building, which has two or three stories, escorted by police. It's not known if they were hostages.

Medics, escorted by police, have been taking other people from the building. Police have kept other medics from entering the building. It's not known how many people are left in the building or if more people are injured.

Rich Pruitt of the Seattle Police Department said" "Right now we have our SWAT team searching the building."

He said the building is being searched room by room and closet by closet for more people.

One shooter is confirmed and in custody, he said. As of yet he said there is no motive. It's not yet known if the incident is politically motivated.

One witness said the shooter shot a woman as she was walking into the building.

Another witness said she saw a woman sitting down, bleeding, outside the building.

A victim was initially unable to get to an ambulance because the situation was apparently too dangerous.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle says on its Web site that its mission is to "ensure Jewish survival and enhance the quality of Jewish life locally, in Israel and worldwide."

This last Sunday, the Jewish Federation along with 40 other organizations rallied in support of Israel at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island.

More to come.

[Jenn! 918]

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

[dani_christine 0]

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

so, in other words...

you and your so-called "religion of peace" would rejoice at this sad news?

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

so, in other words...

you and your so-called "religion of peace" would rejoice at this sad news?

Actually, that's the traditional islamic prayer said whenever we hear someone has died, whether they be a friend, family member or some stranger we do not know

Edited July 29, 2006 by rahma

[Bosco 1]

They are the traditional words of comfort that a Muslim says when they hear of a death. They are not words of rejoice. Quite similar to someone saying "they are in a better place now" or "they are with God now". Do you consider the latter two to be someone expressing rejoice at a death or someone trying to give comfort?

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

so, in other words...

you and your so-called "religion of peace" would rejoice at this sad news?

[dani_christine 0]

mmmhmm...

what would you think if folks were to post a reply in hebrew on one of your million or so pro-muslim threads here?

[UmmSqueakster 54]

mmmhmm...

what would you think if folks were to post a reply in hebrew on one of your million or so pro-muslim threads here?

Well, I contemplated posting the kaddish, but I think that's usually reserved for the family/friends/congregation of those who died.

I express my condolences in the way that is natural to me. When my catholic grandmother died recently, I was inundated with condolences from friends of all faiths and was quite comforted.

[Bosco 1]

Why are you insisting on making an issue out of someone posting words of condolence? People were shot and it is horrible, and your focus is on attacking fellow VJ'ers who are saddened by such news. Seriously, what is your issue?

mmmhmm...

what would you think if folks were to post a reply in hebrew on one of your million or so pro-muslim threads here?

[iceyspots 0]

mmmhmm...

what would you think if folks were to post a reply in hebrew on one of your million or so pro-muslim threads here?

If their words in Hebrew means good, more power to them, they're more than welcome. BTW - a million posts would've drowned the system

[Mirorgate 0]

This is awful and I hope it isn't connected to what would seem the obvious connection.

yep.. hope so too.. lookin for more info, but havent found it yet. isolated incident I'm hoping... else ppl are being more and more a$$hatish day by day

[Sister Fracas 5]

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

I probably should just keep my mouth shut, but sheesh, that comment didn't sound like someone rejoicing in someone's death at all.

[Jenn! 918]

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

I probably should just keep my mouth shut, but sheesh, that comment didn't sound like someone rejoicing in someone's death at all.

You're right, Frances. Just someone trying to stir things up again.

[jordanianprincess 0]

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon

To God we belong and to Him is our Return

so, in other words...

you and your so-called "religion of peace" would rejoice at this sad news?

It basically saying for him to go to heaven with God...don't make an issue out of everything. Arabic is not so easily translated into english with the same meaning it has in arabic. There is nothing exclusivly islamic about this prayer and its also said by arabs of all religions. Sheeeesh.

[Bosco 1]

I found another article Very sad, very awful.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/279302_shooting28ww.html

This is awful and I hope it isn't connected to what would seem the obvious connection.

yep.. hope so too.. lookin for more info, but havent found it yet. isolated incident I'm hoping... else ppl are being more and more a$$hatish day by day