In the wake of the “Dark Knight Rises” Massacre a shooting occurred Sunday morning at a Sikh temple in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The alleged shooter, Wade Michael Page, entered the temple, as it was about to begin service and started shooting. Witnesses say the shooter remained silent but looked as if he had a purpose. Page was shot outside the temple by local law enforcement after the shooting left six dead.
Page served six years in the U.S. Army, and part of that time was spent working in the psychological operations unit at Fort Bliss, Texas. After Page’s other-than-honorable discharge he allegedly joined a neo-Nazi group and started a white supremacist band. While these allegations have not been confirmed, the FBI is leading the investigation and appears to be treating the shootings as domestic terrorism.
Sikh’s across the world are outraged by this act of violence. In India protests have broken out condemning the violence. Protestors carry signs berating the United States, and one Sikh said, “It is very shocking. A country like the U.S.A., which says it is a superpower, could not protect its own people.” The Prime Minister of India has ordered a Sikh delegation to investigate the attack.
A Sikh right’s group called Sikh Coalition has said that hate crimes against Sikhs has increased since 9/11, claiming 700 biased attacks. The group claims the increase in hate crimes is because of the anti-Islamic sentiment in the U.S.
Since the “Dark Knight Rises” Massacre many are suing the movie theatre for wrongful death suits. Generally the owner of public property is not liable for unforeseeable, third party, criminal acts even those causing wrongful death. However if the criminal acts were foreseeable the owner may be liable and in those cases a wrongful death suit may be brought. Further, death resulting from non-criminal acts may lead to viable wrongful death claims. While nothing can bring back your loved ones wrongful death suits can give closure and monetary compensation for the victims family. If you have a legitimate wrongful death claim, the Crosby Law Firm can help. We have lawyers with experience who will fight for your family’s rights. Click here or call 815-397-2006 for a free consultation.
No comments:
Post a Comment