In a tragic turn of events, a suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Catholic Bishop David O’Connell in Los Angeles, California.
The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Sources say that the suspect is believed to have murdered O’Connell, who was known as a ‘peacemaker’ in the Catholic community.
O’Connell, who was the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Catholic church in Los Angeles. He was 57 years old.
The shooting has sent shockwaves throughout the Catholic community, as the Lenten season approaches.
The suspect’s motive is still unclear, but authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
The arrest of the suspect marks a major breakthrough in the investigation. The Los Angeles Police Department is now asking anyone with information about the case to come forward.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.