Big John Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/US/shooting-oak-creek-sikh-temple-milwaukee-oak-creek/story?id=16933779#.UB6nRaAfjZg Other reports saying 8-20 people shot. Shooter not in custody. Details still unfolding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Reports are saying that there may be hostages??? This stuff is disgusting and disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Yes, hostages and probably multiple gunmen. Yes, disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Well I hope all hostages get out safely and the gunmen meet their maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Sounds like the police shot one of the gunmen and are now looking into the possibility that the shooter had an accomplice. From what it sounds like it was one shooter and not sure if hostages - sounds like they are clearing the building and just being very sure there was no other shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Police are now saying at least 7 dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 what a shame. RIP to the victims. Best out to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Just an FYI before some idiot goes shooting his/her mouth off - Sikhs wear turbans and have beards, but are NOT Muslim in any way; as a matter of fact, in India they fought against Muslims. Really a neat religion to learn about. Damn shame. Not sure what the motivation of the shooter may have been, but if it was some sort of ignorant, intolerant act, how f'in disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thoughts out to the families Just an FYI before some idiot goes shooting his/her mouth off - Sikhs wear turbans and have beards, but are NOT Muslim in any way; as a matter of fact, in India they fought against Muslims. Really a neat religion to learn about. Damn shame. Not sure what the motivation of the shooter may have been, but if it was some sort of ignorant, intolerant act, how f'in disgusting. spot on. One of my best friends is Sikh...actually attended his wedding which was at a temple...was very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 So maybe I need to carry a gun on me when I'm in public. Might as well go back to the Wild West! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Reminds me of right after 9-11 when a local Sikh convenience store owner was gunned down by some idiot as some sort of revenge against the mooslims. Assuming this is a similar reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Reminds me of right after 9-11 when a local Sikh convenience store owner was gunned down by some idiot as some sort of revenge against the mooslims. Assuming this is a similar reason. after 9-11 my friend's family that wore turbans didn't wear them for a few weeks after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Reminds me of right after 9-11 when a local Sikh convenience store owner was gunned down by some idiot as some sort of revenge against the mooslims. Assuming this is a similar reason. Reported that the assailant fad a 9/11 tattoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 The world is an angry and crazy place. There are depraved hearts and minds that are ignorant and malevolent in it. The cure for the world's ills is love, tolerance, and understanding, yet folks seem too retrenched to offer these. I understand. Dispair and jealosy seem easier to feed than tolerance and true and open love and fellowship. My word but we are flawed and pathetic creatures. I did read an interview from one of the leaders of the Sikh community. He seemed a remarkable fellow. He seemed to be looking for peace and understanding and healing in the midst of carnage. If his words reflected his mind and heart I would say he is a remarkable man. It is to my shame that I ask myself the question of whether his words do reflect his true thoughts and feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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