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Patch: Sikh Temple Shooting in Oak Creek

Live updates from the shooting in Oak Creek, WI.

  1. All three injured in #templeshooting remain in critical condition at Froedtert Hospital.
  2. Another victim is currently in operating room receiving a second operation. #templeshooting
  3. Sikh Community Press Conference
  4. "Let people know who we are. When you see a turban and beard, in my case, you see an American. ... I played Little League baseball."
  5. "Part of our challenge since 9/11 ... when you see a turban and beard, what do you think of? The answer is terrorists."
  6. Sikh advocates thanked police and the media. "When you're learning about who we are and what we stand for, we are truly grateful."
  7. President of temple was one of the victims and was encountering the shooter when he was killed, according to a spokesman.
  8. Dhaliwal: "We'll help each other ... it was the will of the God. It's not easy to accept."
  9. Dhaliwal: "No we're not (afraid) to go back into the temple."
  10. Memorial and Relief fund has been sent up at Tri-City National Bank for shooting victims. #TempleShooting
  11. "We do not try to perpetuate our religion because we respect all religions."
  12. Dr. Singh: "We'd like to use this tragedy as an opportunity to tell the world who Sikhs are. We believe in peace and harmony."
  13. Dr. Singh: "They were basically praying in a peaceful manner. ... We're not aware if this is a hate crime or a random act of violence."
  14. Dr. Rupinder Singh: "The Sikh community of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Oak Creek is in utter shock."
  15. Monday Press Conference Updates from @OakCreekPatch
  16. Authorities are looking for this man as 'person of interest" in #TempleShooting in Oak Creek. @PatchTweet yfrog.com/mmg4raxj
  17. Sikh members will address media again at the Salvation Army later today. No further official press conferences scheduled.
  18. Press conference is over at Oak Creek Police Department. Many members have more questions.
  19. Member of Sikh community has taken podium: "If the shooter was not killed, there likely would have been many more casualties."
  20. Carlson: Temple might be available Thursday. Sikh member said members will be at Brookfield temple 7-8 p.m. tonight. All are welcomed.

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