However, a local reporter posted online that the parish’s former pastor and an employee of his at the church were reported to be the victims by “multiple people with knowledge of the situation.”
CNA is withholding the names of the alleged victims pending confirmation from authorities.
WGNO reported Monday that one of the victims may be a “long-time prominent member” of the community, according to “witnesses.”
Earlier on Monday, St. Peter Parish posted online: “We are aware of news reports of an apparent double homicide in downtown Covington. There is speculation about the identity of the victims, but until this is confirmed by the coroner’s office, we cannot speculate about their identities.”
“Please pray for the victims and their families while we wait for final confirmation,” the post said.
Police said that the bodies were found by police “in the 500 block of E. Gibson Street,” which is about a half-mile from the church.
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