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LDS Bishop shot to death in California Church
Salt Lake Tribune ^ | August 29th, 2010 | Associated Press

Posted on 08/30/2010 6:33:31 AM PDT by Jenny Hatch

Visalia, Calif. • A Mormon church official was shot dead between services on Sunday, and less than an hour later, the man suspected of the crime also died after a shootout with police.

Clay Sannar, 42, a lay bishop with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Visalia, southeast of Fresno, died after being shot in his office, said Visalia police chief Colleen Mestas.

Soon after the first shooting, a caller identified himself to police as the shooter. Police responded, and there was a confrontation with several shots exchanged, said Mestas.

The suspect was hit multiple times. He was taken to nearby Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He has not been identified yet. No officers were injured, Mestas said.

Tulare County sheriff’s deputies are taking over the investigation of the shootout involving the police officers. The sheriff’s department did not immediately return calls for comment.

Visalia police continue to investigate Sannar’s shooting, but have not identified a motive.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: crime; hatecrime; mormon; murder; yesterday
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To: Jenny Hatch

Very sad. Prayers for the victim, his family, and everyone involved with this horrific murder.


81 posted on 08/30/2010 3:34:51 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: Responsibility2nd
I am suprized this is still in “News” and not “Religion”.

The shooting of a man at a Church is "religion"? I sure don't want to go to your church.

82 posted on 08/30/2010 4:35:13 PM PDT by BruceS
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To: Responsibility2nd

Accusing the Religion Moderator of such a thing without pinging her/him is unacceptable.


83 posted on 08/30/2010 4:40:44 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Saundra Duffy

It’s an outrage. I can only imagine how distressing this must be.


84 posted on 08/30/2010 4:41:44 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Reno232; lady lawyer
Hmmm. I wonder what his FR screen name was. [Lady Lawyer, post #72]

Good question. There have been several here on FR that have lauded the massacre of Mormons & Gov. Boggs’ extermination order of Mormons in the 1800’s, saying it was justified. It’s a shame, but I’m quite certain there are some Christian Jahadists here applauding this guys actions. A VERY small minority for sure, but despicably vocal. How long before they show up here? [Reno232]

Give me a break you two. Accusing FReepers of cold-blooded murder? Are you for real?

That would be no different than me pointing to a Fresno Bee Aug. 28, 2010 article about an upcoming Sept. 10-12 event in Tulare -- Tulare is just a hop, skip & jump in the same county where this shooting took place... and would be tantamount to me making wild accusations that some descendent of the Fancher clan decided to come to Tulare County 11 days early & "take revenge" vs. Mormons who killed his ancestor. Such a claim would be utterly ridiculous.

Fresno Bee article: Shame on both of you! and here I've previously have had more respect for you than what these comments show.

85 posted on 08/30/2010 6:19:28 PM PDT by Colofornian
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To: Reno232; lady lawyer
Sorry, not sure how I messed up the link :
Kin of 1857 massacre to meet in Tulare
Here's the URL
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/08/28/2057486/kin-of-1857-massacre-to-meet-in.html
86 posted on 08/30/2010 6:30:16 PM PDT by Colofornian (=)
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To: Reno232

Source. Name just one.


87 posted on 08/30/2010 6:35:45 PM PDT by svcw (Everyday the enemy tries to offer you an apple, when God has already given us an orchard.)
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To: Saundra Duffy

Source. Name just one.


88 posted on 08/30/2010 6:36:59 PM PDT by svcw (Everyday the enemy tries to offer you an apple, when God has already given us an orchard.)
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To: lady lawyer

That was crass.


89 posted on 08/30/2010 6:42:59 PM PDT by Little Bill (`-)
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To: Reno232; lady lawyer

I suppose that it would be no different than accusing LDS FReepers of murder because of the Mountain meadow Massacre which I have yet to see any LDS FReepers condemn.

Since they don’t condemn it, they must agree with it, therefore they are partially responsible for it and capable of the same heinous act today.

Gee, I can use Mormon logic as well. What fun!


90 posted on 08/30/2010 6:45:55 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: metmom

Brilliant.


91 posted on 08/30/2010 6:47:22 PM PDT by svcw (Everyday the enemy tries to offer you an apple, when God has already given us an orchard.)
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To: Reno232
Reno...please state the posts or posts and the name of the FReeper or FReeper's you are referring to, now.

I will await your reply..........

92 posted on 08/30/2010 7:01:07 PM PDT by Osage Orange (MOLON LABE)
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To: esarlls3
If you clink on the Visalia Times Delta link provided in post #70: Ward said his brother believed he had been "shunned to hell" by the Bishop and that is why he asked for a Bishop when he walked into to the church Sunday around 12:30 p.m.
93 posted on 08/30/2010 7:02:54 PM PDT by Colofornian (=)
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To: Saundra Duffy
Of course you were dear....

Bless your little simple heart...

I understand....

94 posted on 08/30/2010 7:03:50 PM PDT by Osage Orange (MOLON LABE)
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To: Saundra Duffy

I don’t laud this guys actions and he got put down like the dog he was.


95 posted on 08/30/2010 7:05:22 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Reno232

“There have been several here on FR that have lauded the massacre of Mormons & Gov. Boggs’ extermination order of Mormons in the 1800’s, saying it was justified.”

I never, ever saw that. Do you have a name?

“It’s a shame, but I’m quite certain there are some Christian Jahadists here applauding this guys actions. A VERY small minority for sure, but despicably vocal.”

Who are they Reno? I don’t know any, but I’d like to hear you name them, instead of sliming Christians with innuendo.
Name them and let them speak for themselves.

Facts. Where are they?


96 posted on 08/30/2010 7:12:52 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: lady lawyer; Colofornian

Lightweight idiots unite. Stupidity reigns in Morgbot city.


97 posted on 08/30/2010 7:19:05 PM PDT by Utah Binger (Mount Carmel Utah, where Mr. Milquetoast lives with his "Persecution Complex")
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To: Reno232

How long before they show up here?

Uhm, never. No one condones murder.


98 posted on 08/30/2010 7:21:07 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Reno232; lady lawyer

Not only repugnant, but an out and out lie too boot. I dare either one of you to provide a post where the cold blooded murder of mormons was encouraged or applauded. Cowards.


99 posted on 08/30/2010 7:22:58 PM PDT by Godzilla ( 3-7-77)
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To: lady lawyer

Most likely a former Mormon who was lied to or lied about, what do you think?

That about equal to your snide comment??


100 posted on 08/30/2010 7:32:25 PM PDT by RaceBannon (RON PAUL: THE PARTY OF TRUTHERS, TRAITORS AND UFO CHASERS!!!)
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