Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell.

According to police, O’Connell, who served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, was shot to death near Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Sources have said that a California man wanted in connection with the murder was taken into custody on Thursday.

The suspect’s identity has not yet been released, but police say that he is being held on suspicion of murder.

The motive for the shooting is still unclear, but police are continuing to investigate the incident.

O’Connell, who was well-known in the Los Angeles area, had served as Auxiliary Bishop since 2017.

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expressed shock and sadness over the incident, and has offered its prayers for the O’Connell family.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.