Suozzi: Glen Cove Police Keeping Watch Near Sikh Temple

Glen Cove said city police are increasing patrols around in the wake of the Sunday.

Suozzi issued a statement Sunday night saying Glen Cove Police routinely patrol area houses of worship but are increasing patrols around the on Lattingtown Road.

"The Glen Cove Police Department already patrols all of our religious institutions but patrols have been increased with today's senseless violence in Oak Creek, Wisconsin," Suozzi said.

Although the Wisconsin shooting Sunday has shaken Long Island's Sikh community, there is no specific threat to any local gurdwaras, authorities said. Nassau Police also announced increased patrols around Sikh temples, including the in Plainview.

The motives of the Wisconsin shooter, who was killed in the rampage that left at least six others dead, is not yet clear.

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