L.A. County Sheriff’s officials have confirmed an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell.
A news conference was originally scheduled for noon and then moved to 3 p.m.
We will have more on this developing story, including a live stream from the sheriff when it’s available. LAist reporter @_JackieOrchard will also cover the briefing live on Twitter.
Earlier, there were reports of standoff connected to the case in an unincorporated area near Torrance.
About the shooting
O’Connell was found dead in his home Saturday on the 1500 block of Janlu Avenue in Hacienda Heights. Authorities confirmed Sunday that he was shot.
Known as “peacemaker” in Los Angeles, O’Connell focused his efforts on supporting immigrants and those struggling with poverty. Before he was killed, O’Connell was one of five auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Named by Pope Francis to that role in 2015, O’Connell and other auxiliary bishops assist Archbishop José Gómez in running the massive archdiocese.
Read more: A High-Ranking Official In LA’s Catholic Community Was Shot And Killed Saturday
If you have information
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
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