Oak Creek church reaching out to shooting victims' families
OAK CREEK -- One week after the Sikh Temple shooting, the community continues to wrap its arms around the families of the victims and Sikh community members.
In light of Sikh Temple shooting, experts say hate groups on the rise
OAK CREEK -- When Wade Michael Page inexplicably targeted a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek and opened fire inside, killing six and critically injuring three, the white supremacist not only claimed innocent lives, but his actions highlighted a disturbing trend -- hate groups are on the rise.Experts say several events have brought this on, including 9/11, the election of President Obama, and changing demographics."The hate movement has been basically, rapidly rising now for over a decade," Heidi Beirich with the Southern Poverty Law Center said.In 2000, the Southern Poverty Law Center was tracking just over 600 hate groups.
Inside Oak Creek's Sikh Temple following deadly shooting
OAK CREEK --- Walls have been painted, drywall has been repaired and carpet has been replaced at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin after the deadly shooting.
FOX6 is first local news station allowed inside Sikh Temple
OAK CREEK-- A FOX6 News crew was the first local news station allowed inside the Oak Creek Sikh Temple since Sunday's shooting in which six lost their lives, and three were critically injured.
Bowling alley turns into makeshift shelter day of Sikh temple shooting
OAK CREEK -- After the August 5th Sikh Temple shooting, victims were taken across the street to a bowling alley.
Oak Creek man's quick action keeps temple shooting victim alive
OAK CREEK -- A holy book is read for 48 hours as the healing process really begins.
Sikh Temple shooting victim upgraded from serious to satisfactory
WAUWATOSA -- Froedtert Hospital officials Friday, August 10th announced the condition of one of three individuals critically wounded in the Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting has been upgraded.
Family members speak about six killed in Sikh temple shooting
OAK CREEK -- The service at Oak Creek high School was a very public way for the community to pay respect.
Waukesha fundraiser to benefit families of Sikh shooting victims
WAUKESHA -- While the Sikh Community mourned during Friday’s funeral services, community members in Waukesha shared their sorrow.
Sikhs celebrate new beginning with first religious services after shooting
OAK CREEK -- Members of the Sikh community gathered at Oak Creek's Sikh Temple Sunday, August 12th for the first religious services since a shooting just one week ago left six dead and three critically wounded.
Governor Walker speaks at funeral service for Sikh temple shooting victims
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- Gov.
Politicians and activists speak at funeral for six killed at Sikh temple shooting
OAK CREEK -- Thousands turn out to honor the six people killed at the August 5th shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek.
U.S. Attorney General Eric speaks at Sikh funeral
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has told mourners memorializing six victims of a Sikh temple shooting in suburban Milwaukee that America is rallying around them in support.Holder says the fatal shooting rampage at the Oak Creek temple Sunday was not only an attack on the Sikh community, but an attack on the values of America itself.
Thousands honor Sikh Temple victims in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK (AP) -- Thousands of mourners pay their final respects Friday to six worshipers gunned down at a Sikh temple in suburban Milwaukee over the weekend.Organizers initially allocated two hours for a wake and visitation at a nearby high school, but they extended that by two hours to accommodate mourners who traveled from abroad and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as a last-minute speaker.
Page's ex-girlfriend, Misty Cook hires criminal defense attorneys
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News learned late Thursday night, August 9th Sikh Temple shooting gunman Wade Michael Page's ex-girlfriend, Misty Cook, has hired criminal defense attorneys with Kohn & Smith to represent her.
Milw.Co. EMS assisted Froedtert in assuring victims were cared for
OAK CREEK -- 911 calls released Thursday, August 9th reflect tense moments of sheer terror during the shooting Sunday morning at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek -- when six lost their lives, and three were critically wounded.
Sikh Temple victims remembered at Hindu Temple vigil
PEWAUKEE -- In the wake of Sunday's shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, The Hindu Temple of Wisconsin held a prayer vigil on Thursday, August 9th to remember the six killed and pray for the three critically wounded when 40-year-old Wade Michael Page entered the temple and opened fire.The mood inside Thursday night's vigil at the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin was somber, yet uplifting as people remembered the victims and most importantly, the values and morals they upheld.Hundreds of Hindu devotees and community members of various faiths packed the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin.
Overflow crowd at UW-Milwaukee observance for shooting victims
MILWAUKEE -- There was an overflow crowd Thursday afternoon, August 9th at a vigil held on the UW-Milwaukee campus to remember the six killed during the Sikh Temple shooting Sunday morning in Oak Creek.
Police chief, mayor eager to release dashcam video following shooting
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek leaders have been working around the clock investigating Sunday's Sikh Temple shooting and making sure those in the community feel safe.
Professor who talked with Page says he "hated all non-whites"
OAK CREEK -- Authorities are still speculating as to the motive that drove 40-year-old Wade Michael Page to open fire Sunday morning inside the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek.