BOSTON (WHDH) -- People who practice Sikhism in the Boston area said they are deeply saddened by the shooting in Milwaukee and believe the tragedy affects everyone.

“This is technically an attack on American value, very proud value. We are in the land of the free. Everybody practice what they want. It’s an attack on American value. It’s an attack on all of us,” said Malkit Gill, President of the New England Sikh Study Circle.

The New England Sikh Study Circle said they plan to reach out to the victims in Wisconsin.