A Catholic bishop in Los Angeles who was often called a ‘peacemaker’ was discovered lifeless in his residence on Saturday in what authorities are calling a doable murder.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Division (LASD) detectives are investigating the demise of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell as a homicide after he was discovered lifeless from a gunshot wound in his Hacienda Heights residence.
Sheriff’s deputies have been known as to O’Connell’s residence on Saturday afternoon round 1pm on a report of a medical emergency. Paramedics ultimately pronounced him lifeless on the scene from a gunshot wound.
Only a day later, the LASD introduced that O’Connell’s demise was being investigated as a murder.
The police haven’t revealed many particulars in regards to the investigation, and couldn’t say if O’Connell was focused due to his faith or place inside the church.
O’Connell, a local of County Cork, Eire, spent his complete profession ministering in Los Angeles. He was recognized to deal with gang violence and hailed as a ‘peacemaker’ who helped negotiate an finish to the Rodney King riots in 1992.
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez mentioned he was ‘deeply disturbed and saddened’ after detectives knowledgeable him of O’Connell’s doable homicide.
‘He was a peacemaker with a heart for the poor and the immigrant, and he had a passion for building a community where the sanctity and dignity of every human life was honored and protected,’ Gomez said.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna additionally known as O’Connell a ‘peacemaker,’ and praised his ‘passion serving those in need while improving our community.’
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti additionally mentioned he was ‘saddened’ to listen to of O’Connell’s demise.
‘He was a friend of many years and part of a prayer group that I participated in throughout the COVID pandemic,’ Garcetti said on Twitter. ‘This city has lost one of its most beautiful angels.’
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