Police at the home of Carlos Medina, who is accused of killing bishop David O'Connell. “Our investigation continues, which means interviewing multiple witnesses to find out and get a better picture of what happened here.”įirearms found at suspect’s home, sheriff said “It’s something that we’ve heard to this point, and that is something that the detectives will go out and validate and see if it’s true or not,” Luna said, referring to the alleged dispute over money. The tipster who led police to Medina relayed to investigators that Medina had been acting strangely and made comments about the bishop owing him money, according to Luna, who also noted he was not certain of any dispute between the two. Medina has not been charged with a crime as of Monday, and authorities have not said what preliminary charges he’s currently being held on. Medina was taken into custody at his Los Angeles-area home in Torrance, California, after an hourslong standoff with police. Medina’s wife is the bishop’s housekeeper, the sheriff said. Damian Dovarganes/APĪrrest made in shooting death of Catholic bishop in Los Angeles Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies guard the entrance to the street of Bishop David O'Connell's home in Hacienda Heights, California. He was found fatally shot in his Hacienda Heights home, the sheriff’s department said Monday during a news conference. area who was known for his compassion and advocacy work for the immigrant community as well as other vulnerable groups, including those experiencing homelessness and those in need. The arrest comes as authorities are working to identify the motive in the death of O’Connell, a 69-year-old praised by officials as a community “peacemaker.” He was a pillar in the L.A. CNN is trying to determine whether Medina has an attorney. Jail records do not identify the specific charge Medina is facing, but the records indicate he is being held on a felony charge.ĬNN has reached out to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office to see when charges may be filed. A suspect in the shooting death of a prominent Los Angeles-area Catholic bishop has been charged with murder, a district attorney said Wednesday.Ĭarlos Medina, 61, was arrested on Monday morning in connection to the death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell after a tip helped investigators narrow down their search, said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
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