On August 5, 2012, a mass shooting took place at a Sikh temple located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. A lone gunman opened fire, killing six people and wounding at least three others. He engaged responding police officers and was killed. Explore this topic

Sikhism is a religion originating from India which was introduced into the United States during the 19th century. Many Sikhs have contributed to the American economy, military, and lifestyle. In 2007, there were estimated to be approximately 250,000 Sikhs living in the United ... Explore this topic

A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region, and a member of the Sikh people. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term, meaning disciple, student, or. Also, some historians suggests that the name "Sik... Explore this topic

Shooting is the act or process of firing firearms or other projectile weapons such as bows or crossbows. Even the firing of artillery, rockets, and missiles can be called shooting. A person who specializes in shooting is a marksman. Shooting can take place in a shooting range ... Explore this topic

A Gurdwara, meaning the Gateway to the Guru, is the place of worship for Sikhs however people of all faiths are welcomed in the Gurdwara. The Gurdwara has a Darbar Sahib where the Guru Granth Sahib is seen and a Langar where people can eat free food. A Gurdwara may also have a... Explore this topic

Oak Creek es una ciudad ubicada en el condado de Milwaukee en el estado estadounidense de Wisconsin. En el Censo de 2010 tenía una población de 34.451 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 467,58 personas por km². Explore this topic

Le sikhisme est une religion monothéiste fondée dans le nord de l'Inde au XVe siècle par le gurû Nanak. Le mot « sikh » est dérivé du mot sanskrit शिष्यः signifiant disciple ou étudiant, ou de शिक्ष, signifiant étude ou instruction. L'expression du monothéisme des Sikhs réside... Explore this topic

Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the n... Explore this topic

Milwaukee on Wisconsinin osavaltion suurin kaupunki. Sen asukasluku on 583 624 – suurkaupunkialueen arvioitu asukasmäärä on 1 709 926. Milwaukee on Yhdysvaltojen 22. suurin kaupunki. Kaupunki sijaitsee osavaltion kaakkoisosassa Michiganjärven rannalla. Siellä sijaitsee myös eh... Explore this topic

Domestic terrorism in the United States between 1980 and 2000 consisted of 250 of the 335 incidents confirmed as or suspected to be terrorist acts by the FBI. These 250 attacks are considered domestic by the FBI because they were carried out by U.S. citizens. Explore this topic