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Extremism in America | Sikh Temple Mass Shooting

Rise of mass shootings at houses of worship from Oak Creek to Charleston and Pittsburgh.

Aired 10/24/2022 | Rating TV-PG

Local, USA

Extremism in America | Sikh Temple Mass Shooting

Preview: Season 6 Episode 7 | 1m 3s

Rise of mass shootings at houses of worship from Oak Creek to Charleston and Pittsburgh.

On August 5, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a gunman with ties to white supremacy entered a Sikh temple, killing and wounding members of the gurdwara and police. The product of extremism, mass shootings at houses of worship - from Charleston to Pittsburgh - have since continued over the past decade.

Aired 10/24/2022 | Rating TV-PG

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Extremism in America | Trailer

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As extremist beliefs and violence were downplayed, a dangerous ideology grew as a threat. (1m 38s)

Extremism in America | Great Replacement Theory

After Pres. Obama's election, the 'great replacement' theory spread and hate crimes rose. (1m 2s)

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As extremist beliefs and violence were downplayed, a dangerous ideology grew as a threat. (30s)

Extremism in America | The Order

The rise of white supremacy and the beginnings of domestic terrorism. (1m 2s)

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