Walker visits temple victims' families

Associated Press

Updated: Aug 9, 2012 12:03 PM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker has visited with families of three shooting victims from Sunday's shootings at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee.

Walker spokeswoman Jocelyn Webster said Thursday that Walker met with two families in Oak Creek and one in Greenfield. She describes the meetings as "very emotional." She says Walker wanted to express his support and sympathy.

She declined to say which families he met with. Seven people were killed in the shootings including the gunman, who police say shot himself after being wounded by an Oak Creek officer.

Walker plans to attend Friday funeral services for the victims.

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