Metro Atlanta, Nation Reacts to Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

Posted on August 6th, 2012 in Kennessaw

Seven people have been killed and at least three others wounded in a Sunday morning shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.

The incident, which occurred about 12 miles from Milwaukee in Oak Creek, is being treated as domestic terrorism, officials said Sunday.

Local police told reporters that the gunman was among the deceased, who apparently acted alone. Three people are in critical condition.

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Surinder Singh, head of public relations at a Sikh temple in Norcross called the Guru Nanak Mission Society of Atlanta, said the congregation has a special prayer for those killed and wounded.

“We’re definitely feeling concerned,” said Singh about his temple, located at 1158 Rockbridge Road. “But it’s not about Sikhs, it’s not about Hindus,