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President R. Tyler Wallis of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was shot during an attempted robbery at his home in Mexico City early Saturday morning. Although he was hospitalized, he is currently in stable condition. His wife, Elizabeth, reached out for prayers and indicated the severity of the situation. The church is cooperating with local authorities while the investigation into the incident continues.
Mexico City – On Saturday morning, President R. Tyler Wallis, a 56-year-old mission leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was shot during an attempted robbery at his home. The incident took place around 2 a.m. local time, leaving Wallis hospitalized but currently in stable condition as he responds to treatment in an intermediate care unit.
During the unfortunate event, Wallis was shot once by an intruder. Thankfully, his wife, Sister Elizabeth Thorstenson Wallis, was not harmed. Elizabeth has since reached out to social media to ask for prayers and support, indicating that her husband was shot twice and highlighting the miraculous nature of his survival.
A family friend reported that the bullet struck Wallis below the chest, but fortunately did not hit any vital organs or arteries. The couple, who relocated from Orlando, Florida, began their mission in Mexico City in July and are committed to serving for three years. They have four children, although it remains unclear whether any of the children were at home during the home invasion.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is cooperating with local Mexican authorities as they investigate the shooting. The Mexico area presidency has stepped in to oversee the missionaries while Wallis recovers from this traumatic experience. Church spokesperson Sam Penrod expressed support for President and Sister Wallis, as well as for all missionaries during this difficult time.
Prior to his mission work, Wallis held a prominent position as the executive vice president of residential services at Summit Broadband. His leadership within the church has begun to make a significant impact in the Mexico City West Mission, which he has been serving for just over a month. The church has underscored the resilience and dedication of missionaries and their leaders worldwide, reaffirming their commitment to extend peace through their services.
The investigation into the shooting is currently active, with authorities working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the home invasion. As the community processes this event, both the Wallis family and church members are coming together to support one another during this challenging time.
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