An incident at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston resulted in a child and a man being injured, while a woman was killed after opening fire on Sunday, as confirmed by local authorities.
The woman, accompanied by a young boy, entered the church premises and began shooting, prompting two off-duty law enforcement officers to respond. Their actions led to the woman's death. The child is in critical condition, and a man in his 50s is being treated for a leg injury.
The woman, described as being in her early 30s, was armed with a "long rifle" and reportedly made threats of having a bomb. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain her motives.
Assistance from the FBI and ATF's Houston offices has been enlisted, while authorities assure the public that the incident appears to be isolated.
The shooting occurred between church services, causing disruption to scheduled events. Witnesses described the chaos and panic that ensued, with Pastor Joel Osteen expressing shock and offering prayers for the injured.
Officials, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, have expressed condolences and pledged support to the affected community. Governor Abbott has condemned the violence and assured swift justice for the perpetrator.
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