Factbox: Sikh temple shooting strikes heart of religious community
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(Reuters) - A shooting at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee on Sunday left at least seven people dead, including a gunman, police said. The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin is located in the suburb of Oak Creek. Following are some facts about the temple and the Sikh religion: - The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was founded in October 1997 with a community of 20 to 25 families, according to its website. It currently has 350 to 400 people in its congregation and has grown rapidly, the group says. - The congregation started in rental facilities in Milwaukee and established its first dedicated facility in 1999. … Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back Not What You Needed? Check Out These Related Sites... |

