Renton Vigil Planned to Remember Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting Victims

A candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the Sikh temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wis., is planned for Saturday, Aug. 11, at the in Renton.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m., and will include spiritual singing and a presentation on the Sikh faith, according to the group's Facebook invitation:

In solidarity with and in memory of the victims of the tragedy, the Sikh community of Washington State is holding a vigil at Gurudwara Singh Sabha of Renton on Saturday at 7:30 - 8:30pm. The Sikh community would like to invite members of the general public, as well as members of the media, to join us in commemorating this event.

“This tragedy came from a place of ignorance and hatred,” said Jasmit Singh, a member of the Gurdwara Singh Sabha. “But we are hoping to create awareness and acceptance here in our State of Washington. We choose not to live in fear."

The event is at 5200 Talbot Road South, Renton.

, including the 40-year-old gunman. for a vigil in Oak Creek at the end of Tuesday's National Night Out to remember the victims. The FBI said Wednesday that the shooter killed himself after being wounded by a police officer.