Crime & Safety
Suspect Charged in Murder of Sikh Temple Member
Police allege a 16-year-old boy killed Dalbir Singh, a member of the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, just 11 days after temple was attacked.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the murder of Oak Creek Sikh Temple member Dalbir Singh.
Deangelo Williams was charged with first-degree reckless homicide-party to a crime and possession of a firearm by a felon. The charges carry a combined sentence of 70 years in prison.
According to a criminal complaint:
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The owner of the store, Jatinder Singh, said he and his uncle Dalbir Singh were about to close Harmony Food Store, 3821 W. Locust St., about 9 p.m. when he saw Williams next to Dalbir waving a handgun.
Jatinder and Dalbir both ran back inside the store and closed the door so that Williams could not get in. However, Williams fired a shot that went through the door and hit Dalbir Singh in the forehead. Dalbir Singh collapsed on the steps and was later pronounced dead by the medical examiner's office.
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Jatinder Singh told police he saw Williams in the store prior to its closing, saying Williams looked around and left without buying anything. He identified Williams to police through a photo lineup.
The murder came just 11 days after the attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple, where six members were killed and four others injured.
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