A small but growing Sikh community in the Twin Cities is opening its temple doors in Bloomington in the wake of the shootings in Milwaukee, reaching out to neighbors and also remaining vigilant to future attacks.

Police will increase patrols during a vigil at the Sikh Society of Minnesota, held to honor the memory of those killed in a shooting this week in Wisconsin, KSTP reports. About 300-400 people are expected at an interfaith worship service at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Authorities say a gunman killed six people at a temple in suburban Milwaukee. The shooter died in a gunfire exchange with police. Worshippers were gathering for a service at the temple when the shooting occurred. Authorities believe the gunman acted alone.

The day after a gunman killed six people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, much of the response in Minnesota involved conversations about faith and firearms. Some in Minnesota's Sikh community hope the spotlight that's now trained on their faith will improve public understanding of Sikhs and make them less likely to be taken for Muslims. One Minnesotan in Congress hopes the tragedy leads the country toward tighter gun controls.