Lakewood Church Shooting: Latest Updates and News in Houston, Texas

2024-02-12 20:17:29

The authorities of the state of Texas (southern United States) identified the perpetrator of the shooting at an evangelical church in Houston, which left two dead and a child injured, according to several local media reports this Monday, February 12.

Moreno, who is one of the deceased, died on Sunday during the attack due to shots fired by two off-duty police officers.

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The woman was carrying an AR-15 type semi-automatic rifle, the media reported.

ABC News explained that the attacker had written the phrase “Free Palestine” on the weapon.

Authorities have not yet identified a motive behind the shooting at Lakewood Church, a large temple founded by the father of the well-known televangelist Joel Osteen through which some 45,000 worshipers pass weekly.

A 5-year-old boy who apparently arrived with Moreno was injured in the attack and was taken to a hospital where he is in critical condition.

The other victim of the attack was a 57-year-old man, who was shot in the leg.

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The two security officers, who attended Lakewood Church as worshipers after hours, were placed on administrative leave until the investigation is concluded.

The church where the shooting took place is owned by a well-known pastor, Joel Osteen, and was founded by his father in the 1950s in what was a sports venue.

Osteen told the media after learning of the shooting: “We don’t understand why these things happen, but we know God is in control.”
Osteen’s televised sermons reach about 100 countries, according to local media.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said: “Our hearts go out to those affected by today’s tragic shooting and to the entire Lakewood Church community in Houston. Places of worship are sacred.”

Our hearts are with those impacted by today’s tragic shooting in Houston.

Places of worship are sacred.

I have spoken with Mayor Whitmire and offered the full support of Texas to bring this criminal to justice.

Join Cecilia and me in praying for the Lakewood Church community. pic.twitter.com/OVr7pJ0g7Q

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 11, 2024