Murder of Catholic Priest in Seneca, Kansas

SOURCE abc7.com
A Catholic priest was shot and killed outside his church in Seneca, Kansas. The suspect, Gary Hermesch, has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Key Points

  • Father Arul Carasala, 57, was shot outside the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, Kansas
  • Gary Hermesch, 66, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder
  • Carasala died due to his injuries at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
  • Kansas City Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann expressed grief over the incident

Pros

  • Arrest has been made in connection with the murder
  • Law enforcement responded promptly to the incident

Cons

  • Loss of a beloved priest in the community