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Catholic bishop David O’Connell shot dead near Los Angeles
A Catholic bishop in southern California who was hailed as a “peacemaker” was shot and killed on Saturday blocks away from a church, stunning the Los Angeles religious community.
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Well-known Irish bishop shot dead in America as tributes paid to ‘peacemaker’ and ‘great friend’
A well-known Irish-born bishop has been shot dead in America.
Tributes are being paid to Bishop David O’Connell, aged 69, following his shock death in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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LA Bishop O’Connell died by ‘murder,’ sheriff says
The death of Los Angeles auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell has been ruled a homicide, according to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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Statement on the death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell of Los Angeles
Below is a statement from Bishop Jaime Soto on the passing of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell of Los Angeles.
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Death of high-ranking bishop, David O’Connell, being investigated as a murder
The fatal shooting of high-ranking bishop, David O’Connell, was being investigated as a murder, officials said Sunday.
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Community gathers to remember Bishop Dave as authorities investigate death as homicide
Jake Reiner provides continued coverage from Hacienda Heights, where a beloved Catholic church official fondly known as Bishop Dave was found fatally shot on Saturday. As they gather near his home to hold an impromptu mass, authorities are still investigating his death as a homicide.
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Outpouring of support continues after Bishop David O’Connell fatally shot in Hacienda Heights
As authorities continue to investigate the death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, the community has continued to gather to honor the man who served Los Angeles County for nearly 50 years.
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Catholic Community Mourns Shooting Death of LA Bishop
The Catholic community is mourning the shooting death of an LA bishop that was admired and loved by the people he served. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 19, 2023.
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Detectives Investigate Bishop O’Connell’s Death as a Homicide
Detectives say they believe the death of LA Auxiliary Bishop Dave O’Connell was a targeted attack.
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Parishioners React to Bishop’s Shooting Death
Dozens of parishioners on Sunday reacted to bishop Dave O’Connell’s death.
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