3. Police: 7 Dead, Including Suspect, in Shooting at Sikh Temple

An article written by Time’s associated press said that on August 5, 2012 about six people were killed in Oak Creek Wis. An unnamed gunman opened fire in the Sikh temple close to Milwaukee. According to the authorities, the shooter was killed in a gun fight when police finally arrived. Two people had been killed outside the temple and four more killed when the shooter entered the temple. After the ordeal woman and children were found hiding in the temple closets. It is unknown exactly how many people were wounded. People have been hospitalized and some are in surgery. Many people are still awaiting news about how serious the victim’s injuries are. Among the wounded are the son of the temple president’s uncle and the officer who killed the shooter. The temple president’s son, Jatin Der Mangat, said when the police announced the deaths, “It was like the heart just sad down.” Sikhs are a monotheistic faith that was founded nearly 500 years ago in South Asia. The Sikhs do not cover their hair the men avoid shaving their beards and wear turbans.  Sikhs are often said to be confused with Muslims.

The article has a lack of information due to how recent the event was. No one knows yet what the shooters intentions were or who the shooter was. This article has some eyewitness reports from police, priests, and people in the parking lot.

The purpose of this article, like most other, is to inform. People living close by the area of the shootings would probably be more interested and benefited. This article would also be of interest to people in the gun control debate and possibly some researchers. There is not much drawing in the reader with this article. It is short and to the point and the title basically says everything a reader needs to know. Close to the end the article does say some about Sikhs beliefs to someone who is not familiar with Sikhs.