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Reports: Sikh Temple Shooter Acted Alone, Had No Drugs In System

Photos of victims are seen during a candlelight vigil in Union Square for victims of the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting on August. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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Reports: Sikh Temple Shooter Acted Alone, Had No Drugs In System

Because Wade Michael Page killed himself, we may never know his motive for opening fire on a temple. In the end, six people were killed. The FBI says there is no evidence his affiliation with white supremacist groups led to the shootings.

Researcher: Temple Gunman Said Military Experience Drove Him To Hate

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Researcher: Temple Gunman Said Military Experience Drove Him To Hate

Wade Michael Page told Pete Simi that the military taught him the deck was stacked against white people.

Researcher: Temple Gunman Said Military Experience Drove Him To Hate

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Man ID'd As Sikh Killer Was Mentioned In Report FBI Got About Someone Else

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Man ID'd As Sikh Killer Was Mentioned In Report FBI Got About Someone Else

Officials say the FBI didn't open a formal investigation into Wade Michael Page about six years ago because he didn't seem to be a threat.

Dina Temple-Raston talks with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition'

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