On August 8, 2012, a gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six people and injuring four others. The shooter, identified as Wade Michael Page, had a history of white supremacist affiliations. The attack occurred during a religious service, and it left the Sikh community in shock. The incident sparked debates about religious tolerance and the rise of hate crimes in the U.S. In the aftermath, there was increased awareness of Sikh Americans and their struggles with discrimination.