Jailhouse interview with mass shooter Naveed Haq: Mental health, antisemitism and surviving a life sentence

Unforbidden Truth

The 2006 Seattle Jewish Federation shooting was a tragic and violent attack that took place on July 28, 2006, at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle building in Seattle, Washington. The shooter, Naveed Haq, a 30-year-old man, entered the building, claiming he was there to speak with a representative of the Federation but then opened fire, killing one person and injuring five others.
Haq, who was of Pakistani descent and a Muslim, reportedly had a personal history of mental health issues. He walked into the Federation's offices armed with a handgun and began shooting indiscriminately at the employees present. He also made anti-Israel and anti-Semitic statements during the attack, although the exact motivations behind his actions remain unclear, with some speculating that it was a combination of personal grievances, ideological beliefs, and mental instability.
The police arrived and were able to arrest Haq without further violence after a standoff. He was charged with first-degree murder, five counts of attempted murder, and other related crimes.The victim who died was Linda Thompson, a Jewish woman and employee at the Federation. The other five victims, though injured, survived the attack. Haq's actions raised concerns about anti-Semitic violence, and the event sent shockwaves through the Jewish community in Seattle and beyond.In 2009, Haq was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder and attempted murders. The attack remains one of the most notable instances of anti-Semitic violence in the United States in the 21st century.
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