Local

Jacksonville church where accused family killer worked to host prayer service

NCSO: William Conway Broyles The Nassau County Sheriff says William Conway Broyles, 57, shot and killed his wife, daughter and son inside their home in Callahan Wednesday morning. (Nassau County Sheriff's Office)
(Nassau County Sheriff's Office)

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.




Rich Jones

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

0
Comments on this article
0

mobile apps

Everything you love about wokv.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.

amazon alexa

Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices!