American Hindus condemn Gurudwara Shooting at Oak Creek, WI

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• American Hindus condemn Gurudwara Shooting at Oak Creek, WI (7 Aug 2012)
• Police: 7 dead, including suspect at Wisconsin Sikh temple (6 Aug 2012)

American Hindus condemn Gurudwara Shooting at Oak Creek, WI

August 7, 2012

We are shocked and horrified at the brutal killing of our 7 Sikh brothers by a gunman at the Gurudwara (Temple) at Oak Creek, WI.

Since 9/11 several Sikhs have been mistaken for Arabs, Afghans and Iranians; attacked and killed. We are very upset and express our anguish at the death of our innocent brothers. Our hearts go to the family members of those who have been killed. We pray to God to give them inner strength to bear this blow with courage, patience and fortitude.

It is also incumbent on Hindus and Sikhs to educate our non-Indian American fellows with regard to Sikh Dharma. Sikhs are peaceful and law abiding people, and are known for their bravery, loyalty and patriotism all over the world. We have to make it very clear to our American brothers that Sikhism has nothing to do with Islam or terrorism.

At the same time, we urge the Law Enforcement agencies to bring to book the culprits as soon as possible.

Narain Kataria, President
Arish Sahani, Vice President

Source : Indian American Intellectuals Forum

Police: 7 dead, including suspect at Wisconsin Sikh temple

August 6, 2012

Wisconsin Sikh temple

Oak Creek (Wisconsin, USA) :  Police in Wisconsin say seven people are dead at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, including the suspected gunman.

Greenfield Police Chief Bradley Wentlandt says tactical officers have been through the temple where shots were fired about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. He says they found four people inside the building and three people outside.

He says one of those killed outside is the suspect, who fired on the first officer to arrive. Wentlandt says that officer fired back, killing the suspect. He says the officer is now at an area hospital in surgery.

Wentlandt says police do not believe a second shooter was involved.

He also says the best information he has is that two people, including the officer who was shot, were taken to hospitals.

Source : NH Register