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Sikh Temple Shooting

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Communities Across the Country React to Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI Sunday morning.

As news of the fatal shooting of seven people at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI spread across the country, both Sikhs and non-Sikhs shared their concerns and sadness at the event. The attack felt sadly familiar to Sikhs in Elk Grove, CA., coming a year after two Sikh men were gunned down in a case that still is unsolved, and amid an ongoing campaign by community leaders to convince the FBI to better track hate crimes against Sikhs. “The Sacramento Sikh Community, like our brother and sisters across the country, is dismayed to learn of the horrible tragedy unfolding in the Milwaukee area today,” Darshan Mundy, a spokesperson for the Sacramento Sikh Temple, said in a statement. “The Sikh community has been the subject of many attacks over …

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Updated: Palatine Gurdwara Leaders React to Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

Seven people, including the shooter, are dead after a rampage during morning services in Oak Creek, WI.

Updated 6:20 p.m.: Palatine Police Commander Tom Murphy tells Patch department representatives met earlier with leaders of the Palatine Gurdwara, and patrols will be increased in the area around the clock. Murphy said the police presence will be heightened, especially during services, but all information received so far indicate the incident was isolated, and is not a regional threat.  Earlier: The Wisconsin Sikh Temple tragedy has reached the hearts of the Sikh religion’s brothers and sisters who belong to the Palatine Gurdwara. A shooter entered the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek during morning services and began shooting. Seven people, including the shooter, are confirmed dead.  “As soon as we heard [about] it, it was dreadful, …

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GuitarMan

10:13 am on Wednesday, August 8, 2012

@ Alex Stevens. Come on, name calling? Take this to heart Alex, if you were in grade school, you'd be scolded for resorting to name calling. I don't agree with all comments, but calling someone a "mouron" is more like taking your ball and going home. To much heat, then get out of the kitchen, but don't sulk if you are unwilling to answer a question.   more ›

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