7 dead from terror attack at Sikh temple in Wisconsin

At least six people were killed today when a gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, WI authorities said. A suspected shooter was later killed in exchange of gunfire with police.

A witness told the Associated Press that between 10 and 10:30, four white males dressed in black entered the temple and opened fire on members in the congregation.  He said that at least 25 people were injured.

Investigators found four dead people inside of the temple and three outside, one of whom was a shooter who exchanged gunfire with police.  A police officer was seriously wounded and sent to a nearby hospital.

The motives for the attack are unknown as of this writing.


{video link}

D. Beeksma

One of the growing crowd of American "nones" herself, Deborah is a prolific writer who finds religion, spirituality and the impact of belief (and non-belief) on culture inspiring, fascinating and at times, disturbing. She hosts the God Discussion show and handles the site's technical work. Her education and background is in business, ecommerce and law.

More Posts - Website - Twitter