The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle returned to its old building in downtown Seattle on Sunday months after a fatal shooting spree forced the group to move out last summer.On July 28, 2006, accused gunman Naveed Haq walked into the building and opened fire, killing one woman, Pam Waechter, and seriously injuring five others, including a pregnant woman.

According to a statement of probable cause, Haq told a 911 dispatcher: “These are Jews and I’m tired of getting pushed around and our people getting pushed around by the situation in the Middle East.”

For members of the Jewish Federation, the decision to return to the building was no easy one, as memories of the violent shooting spree still remain vivid for many.

The building is now geared with surveillance cameras, as well as new art in memory of Pam Waechter. The big, bright yellow painting is now hanging in a very eye-catching part of the building.

The front of the building has been specially redesigned so that no one has to work in the spot where the gunman opened fire.

Naveed Haq’s trial was originally set to begin in October, but it has been delayed until January of 2008.

Haq, 31, is charged with aggravated first-degree murder in the death of Pamela Waechter and with five counts of attempted first-degree murder.

If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole. King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng said he will not seek the death penalty in Haq’s case.

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