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Sikh Temple shooting being treated as domestic terrorism, Oak Creek police say
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ^ | August 5, 2012 | Staff Writers

Posted on 08/05/2012 3:29:09 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

The shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek about 10:15 a.m. Sunday that left at least seven people dead, including the shooter, and three people injured is being treated as a domestic terrorist incident, Oak Creek Police Chief John Edwards said.

Oak Creek police officers who responded to a 911 call about the shooting were helping a victim when the shooter ambushed one of the officers, shooting the officer multiple times.

A second Oak Creek officer returned fire, killing the shooter, Edwards said.

The wounded officer, described as at least a 20-year veteran of the department, was in surgery Sunday afternoon and was expected to survive, Edwards said during a 4 p.m. news conference.

Of those killed, four of the dead were inside the temple at 7512 S. Howell Ave. and three of the dead, including the shooter, were outside the temple.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: banglist; india; oakcreek; racine; sikh; sikhs; wadepage; waronterror; wisconsin
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1 posted on 08/05/2012 3:29:14 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I wonder how long it will be before the shooter is identified as a tea party member?


2 posted on 08/05/2012 3:32:50 PM PDT by calljack (Sometimes your worst nightmare is just a start.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

how do we know he wasn’t “just” a disgruntled something or other?...


3 posted on 08/05/2012 3:32:57 PM PDT by dps.inspect (rage against the Obama machine...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The description of the incident as "domestic terrorism" will depend on if the shooter has a religion, and what the religion is.

Ft. Hood set the precedent. No Muslim who commits mass murder in America can be referred to as a terrorist.

The "domestic terrorism" designation could very well change.

5 posted on 08/05/2012 3:35:38 PM PDT by GiovannaNicoletta (In the last days, mockers will come with their mocking... (2 Peter 3:3))
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To: calljack

You mean the MSM didn’t do that yesterday?


6 posted on 08/05/2012 3:36:05 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: calljack

Brian Ross is on paid vacation, but I expect officials will roll back the domestic terrorism claim. Remember Ft. Hood.


7 posted on 08/05/2012 3:37:22 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I am very curious to find out whether this shooter is one of those morons who doesn’t understand the great difference between peaceful Sikhs and murderous muslims. It’s somehow more galling to see a horrific event caused by painful stupidity.


8 posted on 08/05/2012 3:37:26 PM PDT by muir_redwoods (Legalize Freedom!!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Governor Walker announced the FBI is leading the investigation. This did not happen with the Aurora shooting, so someone knows something.


9 posted on 08/05/2012 3:38:54 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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To: calljack

We know where this is headed. Just look at the language of hyphens for a hint: “hate-crime”, “domestic-terrorist”, “domestic-violence”, “African-American”, “contingency-war” (or war of contingency, as opposed to war on terror)...

Frankly, what I think, is that the Batman theater attack is a mini 911 manipulation. Someone out there is out to enjoy blocking the nation’s businesses, and who else is to benefit from such politics, eh? Or better yet, who else is so hateful that it is part of their agenda? Yeah, “shut the F up, You did not build that, it takes MY village”.


10 posted on 08/05/2012 3:39:26 PM PDT by JudgemAll (Democrats Fed. job-security Whorocracy & hate:hypocrites must be gay like us or be tested/crucified)
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To: Vince Ferrer

Or they already knew the Aurora shooter was a leftist loony so there was no need to investigate but to start doing the covering up right away of “mental illness” and not liberalism... (not like it is a “domestic-violence” issue within democrate circles).


11 posted on 08/05/2012 3:42:55 PM PDT by JudgemAll (Democrats Fed. job-security Whorocracy & hate:hypocrites must be gay like us or be tested/crucified)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Domestic Terrorist” is Lib Code for us bitter clingers...

Having said that, it seems to me that the Media has been remarkably circumspect in their reporting - I haven’t seen any reports mentioning “AK47”, or “High Powered Military Style Assault Rifle”, or even “High Capacity Automatic (sic) Pistol”....

‘Something’s happening here -
What is ain’t exactly clear’


12 posted on 08/05/2012 3:45:49 PM PDT by Uncle Ike (Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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The shooter was shot and killed by the second police officer on the scene. The first officer was ambushed and shot several times and is currently undergoing surgery.
13 posted on 08/05/2012 3:46:22 PM PDT by tractorman (I never miss a chance to tweak a liberal.)
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To: muir_redwoods
I am very curious to find out whether this shooter is one of those morons who doesn’t understand the great difference between peaceful Sikhs and murderous muslims. It’s somehow more galling to see a horrific event caused by painful stupidity.

Really! Could'nt have said better myself.
14 posted on 08/05/2012 3:47:03 PM PDT by entropy12 (Hate is the most insidious emotion, it will encourage cancer cells in your body.)
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To: JudgemAll

All over america TSA agents are salivating about the new powers this will give them in the future.


15 posted on 08/05/2012 3:47:06 PM PDT by maine yankee (I got my Governor at 'Marden's')
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The shooter is apparently from Cudahy... The odds of him being a ‘bubba’ just went way up.


16 posted on 08/05/2012 3:47:27 PM PDT by Daus
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To: Uncle Ike

Maybe because he didn’t have any of those type weapons


17 posted on 08/05/2012 3:47:39 PM PDT by uncbob
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” Maybe because he didn’t have any of those type weapons “

That’s never stopped ‘em before - remember the MSM motto: “Never let facts get in the way of the narrative”...


18 posted on 08/05/2012 3:51:30 PM PDT by Uncle Ike (Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Another thread:

Gunman opens fire at Sikh temple in Wisconsin; 7 dead

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2914942/posts?page=51


19 posted on 08/05/2012 3:51:51 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: Vince Ferrer

fbi? must be holder cover up


20 posted on 08/05/2012 3:51:51 PM PDT by dalebert
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