Shooting at Wisconsin Sikh temple
(CNN) — At least two people were wounded, one critically, and one person appeared to have been killed Sunday in an incident at a Sikh temple in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Carolyn Bellin, a spokeswoman for Milwaukee's Froedtert Hospital, said one of two men brought there from the incident was in surgery early Sunday morning, while the other was in the surgical intensive care unit.
There was no immediate comment from law enforcement in the town, on the south side of Milwaukee. But at least one body was visible lying in the parking lot, and CNN affiliate reported that multiple people may have been shot.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/05/us/wisconsin-temple-shooting/index.html
*********LIVE UPDATES BELOW IN COMMENTS SECTION********************
Related posts:
- Sikh temple vandalized in Sterling Heights
- Sikh Temple Fire: A Case of Arson
- Overnight fire guts Sacramento Sikh temple
- 6 convicted in Austria temple shooting
Category: Church Security
We want to thank you for watching our coverage. We will end our LIVE coverage for this shooting. Stay tuned to this site for updates on this situation and other security news and issues concerning security and safety at places of worship.
- CSI Intel Staff
Police PIO: Next police briefing will be Monday morning at 10am
Police PIO: Police believe there was only one shooter – but the investigation continues.
Police PIO:Temple has been cleared
Police PIO: 7 dead and 3 wounded
Police PIO:FBI will be in charge and will handle as domestic terrorism.
Police PIO: Police was ambushed by shooter and shooter was shot dead by police.
We are waiting for a press conference to bring you more info.
CNN: NYPD adding security at NYC area temples.
CNN: Police searching cars in the parking lot.
CNN: Police Tac Unit has cleared the Temple and people are allowed to leave
Statement from Governor Walker:While the situation in Oak Creek continues to develop rapidly, we are working with the FBI and local law enforcement to provide whatever assistance they need to find the perpetrators and to care for the victims of this senseless crime. I became aware of the situation late this morning and continue to received updated briefings. Our hearts go out to the victims and
Witness: The gunman was dropped off at the temple and car left.
WISN: Investigators have not identified any additional gunmen, but Wentlandt called the investigation "fluid."
WISN: Greenfield Police Chief Brad Wentlandt said reports of multiple gunmen may be based on several police radio calls about a gunman.
India Embassy Washington DC:
We have seen reports on the tragic incident earlier today of firing at a group of worshippers in a Gurudwara in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The Embassy is seized of the situation and has been in touch with the National Security Council in Washington, D.C. Our Consulate General in Chicago too has been in close touch with the local authorities to monitor the situation. An official has been deputed to visit the site to ascertain the situation on-the-spot.
WISN: Officer involved is a 20-year veteran of the force.
****************We are getting info from our LE sources and all news outlets. All updates will be in this comment section. We are updating LIVE.***************************
CNN: gunman shot responding officer and responding officer shot gunman dead.
Police PIO: police have not id'ed any more gunmen one dead outside of temple.
Police PIO: 4 dead inside and 3 dead outside. one being shooter
Police PIO: responding officer confronted the shooter and shot exchanged. shooter dead
Police PIO: 10:25 am 911 calls came in
CNN: one gunman shot and killed by police
WISN: Froedtert now confirms they are treating 3 people injured in the shooting at the Oak Creek temple.
We are getting info from our LE sources and all news outlets. All updates will be in this comment section. We are updating LIVE.
WISN: The temple was hosting a special guest from India today.
WISN: Witness believes several priests from the temple were injured in the shooting.
WISN: Children's classes were scheduled to being at 11:30. The shooting took place starting at 10:20 a.m.
Witness: Temple Leader from India shot
WISN: Some ambulances have left the scene.
WISN: 12 News learning that some people have exited the temple.
Rajwant Singh: Women and Children in the temple at time of shooting
CNN: Scene not secure or clear. hostage situation.
*******CSI Intel is updating LIVE on the situation**************
Witness: 20-25 people shot and some maybe kids
Witness: maybe 4 shooters
WISN: 911 call came around 10 am
Witness: Temple leader says several shooters and all white
Witness: gas may have been released in kitchen and food service area
Witness: Several shooters and looked planned
All in critical condition. First victim came to hospital a hour ago. All adults and male
Hospital: 3 victims being treated in hospital……gunshot to the face
Police shutting off power and gas to the temple.
20 to 30 people waiting for the service to start at 11:30am local time.
This is a live situation……One officer shot and taken to hospital. One gunman down. Looking for other gunmen.