A memorial of flowers and candles grew over the course of the day. One person left a shamrock hanging from O’Connell’s mailbox.
Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators believed Medina drove to O’Connell’s house on Saturday, shooting him at least once in the upper torso as he laid in his bed, then leaving him for dead.
Luna said Medina was heard complaining of O’Connell owing him money. Sheriff’s officials would not say if they found any evidence of an actual financial conflict between Medina and the bishop.Whatever Medina’s apparent reason for allegedly killing O’Connell, mourners at the bishop’s home were left only to pray for him and remember his legacy.
Reina worked with O’Connell for the last two years of his time at St. Michael’s. With her children comforting her outside his home, Reina described staying in touch with O’Connell after he left the church and school to become a bishop.“We lost someone very special in this world,” she said. “It’s our loss but it’s God’s gain.”
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