OAK CREEK — Funeral services for all six of those who lost their lives in the Sikh Temple shooting Sunday in Oak Creek will be held Friday, August 10th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Creek High School gymnasium.
The identities of six who lost their lives during a shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek Sunday morning, August 5th were released during a media briefing Monday morning.
The deceased include:
1. Sita Singh- 41-year-old male
2. Ranjit Singh- 49-year-old male
3. Satwant Singh Kaleka- 62-year-old male
4. Prakash Singh- 39-year-old male
5. Paramjit Kaur- 41-year-old female
6. Suveg Singh Khattra- 84-year-old male
Officials believe 40-year-old Wade Michael Page opened fire inside the Sikh Temple, killing six and injuring three, before an Oak Creek police officer fatally wounded Page. An Oak Creek police lieutenant was critically wounded in the shooting.
Sikh community members cannot grieve at their temple in Oak Creek right now — as it is currently a crime scene. Several Sikh members said they plan to pray for their lost loved ones at the Sikh Temple in Brookfield. A candelight vigil was held at the Brookfield Temple Monday evening to honor the victims. Another vigil was held at a church in Oak Creek.
In lieu of flowers for Friday’s funeral services, Sikh community members are asked that donations be made to victims’ families.