/tags/sikh-temple-shooting Sikh Temple Shooting en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 19:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-01/sikhs-remember-tragedy-by-embracing-faith Last August, a Sikh community in Wisconsin lost six of its members in a mass shooting before Sunday services. Some local Sikhs say they've become more devoted in the year since the tragedy, and have begun wearing turbans and long beards in an effort to raise awareness and understanding of the faith. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 19:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-01/sikhs-remember-tragedy-by-embracing-faith Erin Toner /npr-news/2012-11-21/reports-sikh-temple-shooter-acted-alone-had-no-drugs-in-system Because Wade Michael Page killed himself, we may never know his motive for opening fire on a temple. In the end, six people were killed. The FBI says there is no evidence his affiliation with white supremacist groups led to the shootings. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:12:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-11-21/reports-sikh-temple-shooter-acted-alone-had-no-drugs-in-system Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-08-23/michelle-obama-meets-with-victims-of-sikh-temple-shooting Obama offered her sympathies to the victimes of the Aug. 5 tragedy. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-23/michelle-obama-meets-with-victims-of-sikh-temple-shooting Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-08-10/in-wisconsin-thousands-pay-homage-to-sikh-temple-shooting-victims After a public wake and visitation this morning, members of the temple that was attacked will gather for an "akhand path." During that rite, priests will read aloud the religion's holy book. It will take about 48 hours. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-10/in-wisconsin-thousands-pay-homage-to-sikh-temple-shooting-victims Mark Memmott /npr-news/npr-news/2012-08-10/sikh-shooting-puts-focus-on-hate-groups-at-home The attack at a Sikh temple by a gunman with ties to white supremacists has raised questions about domestic terrorism — and what law enforcement is doing to stop it. In recent years, the Internet, the worsening economy and changing demographic patterns have given new voice to hate groups. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:23:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2012-08-10/sikh-shooting-puts-focus-on-hate-groups-at-home Carrie Johnson /npr-news/2012-08-09/two-sikh-men-two-lifetimes-of-looking-different Surinder Singh and his son Rupinder spent much of their lives in Canada before moving to the U.S. in 1992. As practicing Sikhs, they wear turbans. Maintaining that tenet of their faith has made for some challenging experiences. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-09/two-sikh-men-two-lifetimes-of-looking-different /npr-news/2012-08-09/sikh-temple-in-wisconsin-reopens-for-first-time-since-shooting Volunteers quickly began the grim task of cleaning up. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:06:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-09/sikh-temple-in-wisconsin-reopens-for-first-time-since-shooting Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-08-09/after-tragedy-for-sikhs-a-glimpse-into-the-sunshine-of-their-minds We're seeing their "capacity to look ahead, to heal, to be tolerant, to be understanding and to be calm and composed in the face of terrible grief or tragedy," India's ambassador to the U.S. tells NPR. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:18:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-09/after-tragedy-for-sikhs-a-glimpse-into-the-sunshine-of-their-minds Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-08-08/researcher-temple-gunman-said-military-experience-drove-him-to-hate Wade Michael Page told Pete Simi that the military taught him the deck was stacked against white people. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-08/researcher-temple-gunman-said-military-experience-drove-him-to-hate Eyder Peralta /2012-08-08/authorities-look-for-clues-into-sikh-temple-shooting The FBI and local police are piecing together reasons why Army veteran Wade Michael Page, 40, killed six people in a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, Wis., Sunday. They think it may have had something to do with Page's ties to the white power movement. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:52:00 GMT /2012-08-08/authorities-look-for-clues-into-sikh-temple-shooting Renee Montagne, Dina Temple-Raston