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3 men injured in Northern California Sikh temple shooting

3 men injured in Northern California Sikh temple shooting

Three Sikh men have been hospitalized following a shooting at a Sikh temple in Stockton, California, on Aug. 27.

August 30, 2022
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Three people have been hospitalized following a shooting at a Sikh temple in Northern California.
Three Sikh men — ages 27, 28 and 32 — were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib temple in Stockton at around 6:42 p.m. on Aug. 27, according to Stockton police spokesperson Joseph Silva.
“A disturbance broke out between the suspects and victims which resulted in an exchange of gunfire,” Silva reportedly said.
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Two male suspects, who are also believed to be Sikh, remain at large.
Police have not released any other information on the shooters nor details on the shooting.
 
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      Michelle De Pacina is a New York-based Reporter for NextShark

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