A parish on the Mexico-Guatemala border is preparing for Central Americans seeking safety from the gang violence that is gripping El Salvador and Honduras.

Although nonviolent offenders get the most attention from reformers, they account for less than 20 percent of all prisoners.

Mr. Torres's relentless years of ministering to gang members, drug addicts and the incarcerated is beginning to be recognized.

Police are now describing the shooting as a “lone wolf” event and report that they are not seeking other suspects.

"You can change the training at the academy and retrain all of the current officers, but the biggest issue is changing the culture."

Vincent A. Cianci Jr., better known as “Buddy,” he was a trusted (and Jesuit-educated) champion for his city as well as a convicted felon.