JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Days after the arrest of a man for the shooting deaths of his wife and two adult children, the church where William Broyles worked for decades has released a statement.
Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church will hold a prayer vigil at 5 pm this Sunday in the sanctuary.
Broyles was the Director of Music and had been part of the church staff for 23 years.
“...and this was completely out of character. We mourn this devastating loss to the church, Bill’s remaining family, and the larger community. We ask that you would hold the members of the Broyles family, our church family, and Bill himself in your prayers regarding this tragedy”, according to a statement on the church’s website.
Broyles was arrested in the driveway of his Callahan home on Wednesday. Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said Broyles called 911 after he shot and killed his wife, 57-year-old Candace L. Broyles, his daughter, 27-year-old Cora Lynn Broyles and his son, 28-year-old Aaron Christopher Broyles.
Broyles told deputies he shot each victim multiple times to make sure they didn’t suffer, Leeper said.
A motive for the shooting has not yet been revealed. Broyles is being held without bond and was on suicide watch at the Nassau County Jail.
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