Gallup Diocese Response to Police Report

GALLUP — A news story [link here] about the Gallup Police report on Bishop Donald E. Pelotte's injuries generated a response from the Rev. James E. Walker [the vicar general for the Diocese of Gallup]...

"I ask you to please focus on what we know for certain: Bishop was alone in his home and there were no signs of a struggle, forced entry, presence of another person, or missing items from the bishop's home. Bishop has responded repeatedly, when asked about what happened, merely that he fell. Bishop's injuries, although great, are consistent with injuries sustained by falling down a staircase, landing on a ceramic tile floor and possibly hitting the wall; which is all feasible considering the layout of Bishop's staircase and surrounding area and consistent to the brief explanation Bishop has been able to relate to us thus far."

"When Bishop Pelotte fully recovers I feel certain that he will tell us as much as he can remember of this tragic incident. Until that time, let us all use caution in speculating and/or causing reason to speculate of what might have happened. Our focus and prayers need to be on Bishop's recovery, and quick return to his people."

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