August 6, 2012

Wisconsin Gurudwara shooting: At least four shot, say reports

Oak Creek, Wisconsin: At least four people have reportedly been shot at a Gurudwara in Oak Creek, just outside of Milwaukee in Wisconsin in US, according to local media. No casualties have been reported as yet. The incident took place at around 11 am (local time).

A police officer is among the injured; he was shot by the gunman many times. Police says he has been taken to a hospital and will survive.

There are also reports that a SWAT team reportedly went into the building and brought out an undetermined number of injured people.

The suspect is still said to be absconding and was last seen, reportedly, with two guns. According to reports, a witness told officers that the suspect was a white male, with a heavy build, bald head and wearing a sleeveless T-shirt.

There are also conflicting reports that the suspect is still inside the Gurudwara and has hostages. However, these reports cannot be confirmed.

The police have cordoned off the area and there are over a dozen ambulances parked outside the Gurudwara. -NDTV-

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