Two Latvian men arrested in the case of the murder of American missionary.

Latvia (MNN) — The murder of the American missionary in Latvia is not believed to be related to his missionary work.

The missionary has been identified as 50-year-old Andrew Rush, who has served with Campus Crusade for Christ in Latvia since 1996.

According to local police and the U.S. Embassy, the murder was a criminal act and Rush was killed during a robbery in his flat. Police have arrested two Latvian men in the case.

Pray for comfort for the family of Andrew Rush and the continued ministry of Campus Crusade in Latvia. Pray for wisdom in the police investigations.