David O’Connell, who was the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, was shot and killed at his home in Hacienda Heights on Saturday, know his biography and obituary
This was a shocking event that has left the Catholic community in Los Angeles in shock. David O’Connell was a well-known Catholic leader who had worked in the Los Angeles area for more than 45 years.
According to a report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, when deputies arrived at the crime scene in the 1500 block of Janlu Avenue around 1 p.m., they found David O’Connell with a serious gunshot wound to his upper torso. At the scene, he was said to be dead.
Who is Peacemaker LA bishop David O’Connell shot dead, his cause of death, obituary, age and family
Pope Francis put the 69-year-old bishop from Ireland in his position in 2015. He was also the Episcopal Vicar of the San Gabriel Pastoral Region and did a lot to make it easier for people to move to California. He was in charge of the Interdiocesan Southern California Immigration Task Force, which helps Central American families and children looking for asylum.
I received last night the devastating news that my dear friend, Bishop David O’Connell, has died. Bishop Dave and I were ordained auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles seven years ago. pic.twitter.com/GWrgLY1hPX
— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) February 19, 2023
Archbishop José H. Gomez told the congregation at Mass on Saturday that O’Connell had “died unexpectedly.” Also he said that David O’Connell 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.”
The Archbishop also called O’Connell a good friend and said that everyone who knew him would miss him very much. The Catholic community in Los Angeles was shocked by what happened, and many people have expressed their sadness and disbelief at the sudden death of a much-loved leader.
Police is investigating the David O’Connell case
Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened when O’Connell died, and no suspect information has been given out yet. Detective Michael Modica of the sheriff’s department’s Murder Division has said that the investigation is still in its early stages and that many steps still need to be taken before more details can be found.
A rosary is being said tonight outside the Hacienda Heights home where LA Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell was found murdered yesterday. @lacatholics pic.twitter.com/Wc3CxR40HJ
— Angelus News (@AngelusNews) February 20, 2023
David O’Connell’s tragic death has left a hole in the Catholic community in Los Angeles. His legacy of kindness and commitment to helping the most vulnerable people in society will not be forgotten. As the investigation into his death goes on, many people will be hoping to find answers and closure after this terrible loss.
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