Rep. Chu Commemorates Anniversary of Oak Creek Gurdwara Shooting

Washington, D.C. – Today marks three years since the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, during which a gunman opened fire in a Sikh gurdwara, killing six people and injuring several others. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a vice-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Sikh Caucus, released the following statement:

“It has been three years since the tragedy in Oak Creek, yet the scenes of that day are still fresh in our minds. A group of peaceful worshippers within the holy confines of their gurdwara, targeted and killed for no other reason than the intolerance of another. Instead of being the last fatal act of hate, Oak Creek has become just one in a string of many. Whether aimed at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin or a black church in South Carolina, hatred, bigotry, and prejudice tear at the fabric of equality and unity on which our country was built. As we commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic Oak Creek shooting, we must work together to increase understanding, compassion, and connections within our communities.”