The Bishop of Cork and Ross has paid tribute to the Irish Bishop murdered in California.
Bishop David O'Connell, who hails from Cork, suffered a gunshot wound to the torso.
Bishop Fintan Gavin says the news of the tragic death of Bishop David O’Connell in Los Angeles has sent shockwaves across his native Diocese of Cork and Ross.
He's expressing his prayerful support to the O’Connell family in Cork, to Archbishop José H Gomes and the people, priests and religious of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
69 year-old Bishop O'Connell was gunned down in the suburb of Hacienda Heights on Saturday afternoon.
Police are investigating the circumstances of his death after he received a gunshot wound to his torso.
Bishop Gavin says since his ordination in 1979 Bishop David has served as a priest in Los Angeles but has always maintained his connection with family and friends in Cork where has been a regular visitor.
He says Bishop David worked tirelessly for peace and harmony in communities.
