Senator Bob Archuleta Comments on the Murder of Bishop David O’Connell in Hacienda Heights

HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) and the communities of Los Angeles County are in mourning following the suspected murder of Bishop David O’Connell in Hacienda Heights on Saturday, February 18, 2023, mere blocks from a church where the Bishop served parishioners over many years.

“My family and I are heartbroken to learn about the tragic murder of Bishop David O’Connell, and join the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and our community in mourning his loss”, stated Archuleta. “Long respected for his work as a peacemaker and faith leader during his 45 years of public service to Los Angeles County residents, he will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by the community he so faithfully served.”    

Senator Bob Archuleta currently represents the 30th Senate District, which includes portions of Los Angeles County and Orange County. He is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, and a member of the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, Government Organization Committee, Transportation Committee, as well as the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management. 

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