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03-12-2005, 15:00
5 dead, several others seriously hurt at Brookfield hotel
Gunman opened fire at church meeting, then killed himself, police say
Journal Sentinel staff reports
Posted: March 12, 2005

A gunman opened fire at the Sheraton Hotel on Moorland Road in Brookfield this afternoon, killing four people and seriously wounding up to eight others before killing himself, according to police.

The shootings apparently occurred at a church gathering in a meeting room at the hotel shortly before 1 p.m., Brookfield police said. The victims ranged in age from their early teens to their 60s. Police did not release the name of the church group involved.

No other suspects are being sought in the incident.

The hotel is just off of Interstate 94 near the Brookfield Square Mall.

Brookfield police asked people with information to call 1-262-787-3702.

This story will be updated as reports come in.


Story from www.tmj4.com


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smokfire
03-12-2005, 16:03
Toll is up to seven fatalities, two more died in surgery at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. Two or three are still in very critical condition at either Froedtert or Univ. of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

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smokfire
03-12-2005, 17:15
Press conference with City of Brookfield Police Chief confirms that there are now a total of 8 fatalities including the gunman.

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