Four of the eight people murdered in Thursday’s mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis were members of the Sikh Community.
According to People, the Sikh community in Indianapolis is in deep mourning. One of the victims, 48-year-old Amarjit Sekhon, was a beloved mother of two who moved to the United States for a better life in 2005. She was described as “a hard worker” who started working at the FedEx Plainfield Ground facility last November.
Sekhon’s brother in law Kuldip described her good work ethic.“She was a hard worker and always wanted to work and was always working overtime and asking for overtime shifts,” he said.
Representatives of several Indianapolis-area gurdwaras, or Sikh houses of worship, issued a statement on Saturday on behalf of the grieving community.
“Like all of Indianapolis, our community is coming together to grieve and mourn after Thursday night’s horrific attack,” the Sikh Coalition’s statement began. “Eight people, including four from our community, have been taken from their families, friends, and communities, and others are still injured. We are praying for the families of all involved, that they may find peace and begin the long path to physical, mental, and spiritual healing.”
Vigils were scheduled in Indianapolis on Saturday for the eight victims.
