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 Sikhi, a monotheistic, monist, pantheist religion that originated in the 15th century from the Punjab region in the Indian subcontinent. The term "Sikh" means disciple, student, or. Some historians suggests that the name "Sikh" is derived from the ancie... 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 is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 34,451 at the 2010 census. Explore this topic

Sikhism, or commonly known as Sikhi, is a monotheistic, monist, pantheist religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak and continued to progress through the ten successive Sikh gurus. It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world, with... 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 is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States, and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to... 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