Wisconsin Shooting: Several People Killed After Shots Fired At Sikh Temple

 5:19 PM – Today
Report: Police Searching Suspect's House
stevebruskCNN    @ stevebruskCNN : Susan Candiotti reports police are now executing a search warrant at suspected gunman's home, "a short distance" from the temple

5:17 PM – Today
Wisconsin Senator Responds To Shooting

Statement from Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.):

    This is a tragic day for our city and for all communities of faith who share grief and concern for the victims of today’s shooting and their loved ones. We also share a deep gratitude to our law enforcement officers. Our prayers are with Milwaukee’s entire Sikh community and we wish them comfort and peace.‬

4:54 PM – Today
Obama Calls Walker

President Obama called Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), according to tweets from the governor.

"Appreciated the call from the President. It is a sad day for the Sikh community, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and America," he wrote on Sunday evening. "Mentioned to the President that the FBI was part of an excellent team effort of local, state & federal authorities on site."

"Appreciate statements of support from President Obama, Gov Romney and many other officials and organizations," he added.

-- Amanda Terkel
4:54 PM – Today
Oak Creek Mayor Tweets
OCMayorSteve    @ OCMayorSteve : The city of Oak Creek is outraged by this senseless act of violence. Our thoughts are with the families and victims of this tragic event.

4:51 PM – Today
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan Reacts

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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and everyone in Oak Creek who has been impacted by this tragic act of violence.
    5 Aug 12

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4:50 PM – Today
Pennsyvlania Sikhs React
Nazareth Patch reports:

    "We need protection here, too," said Jaswinder Singh, a committee member at the local Sikh temple. "We’re not feeling safe."

    While children -- some too young to understand the gravity of the situation in Wisconsin -- giggle and run down the temple's hallways, Singh said older members are hesitant and scared to come to temple.

    "Everyone is calling and contacting the committee, asking if it's safe to come to the temple," he added.

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4:45 PM – Today
Wisconsin Rep. Reacts To Shooting

Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) released the following statement in response to the shooting at a Sikh temple:
"I am deeply saddened by today's events which took the lives of these innocent members of our community. My thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those that have lost loved ones as well as the families of those injured in this senseless act of violence.

"I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops."

-- Luke Johnson