The person accused of firing rounds at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Texas has been identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, a 36-year-old Hispanic woman, according to a search warrant obtained by our sister station, ABC13 in Houston.
AR-15 had 'Palestine' sticker, antisemitic writings recovered, police sayGenesse Ivonne Moreno, the suspected Lakewood Church shooter, had a "Palestine" message on the AR-15 she brought into Joel Osteen's place of worship.has been identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, a 36-year-old Hispanic woman, according to a search warrant obtained by our sister station, ABC13 in Houston.
The shooting has brought up concerns about safety at religious institutions. Finner said patrols will be increased at places of worship across the City of Houston. At 1:55 p.m., Moreno was killed during a gun battle with officers while her son was by her side and also shot. At least 12 shots were reportedly fired.According to HPD, the shootout between officers and Moreno lasted less than 12 minutes, but Finner added that authorities are expected to provide a more specific timeline later and did not specify whose bullet struck the child.
TABC said Monday that Agent Adrian Herrera was working off-duty as a security officer at the church when Moreno opened fire. Herrera and one off-duty HPD officer engaged Moreno and "neutralized the threat," the agency said. Panic spread quickly as people inside the church started running and trying to get to safety. Some managed to get outside the building, but could not leave because officers locked down several blocks surrounding the church.
The witness was separated from other family members - who were not hurt - and had to wait until loved ones were able to leave the building.According to Whitmire, detectives are investigating the role Moreno's mental health played in the shooting. 5/28/2010 - Harris County: Forgery, sentenced to two days in Harris County Jail for trying to use a counterfeit $100 bill
"We don't understand why these things happen, but we know that God is in control. We're going to pray for that little 5-year-old boy and pray for the lady that was deceased and her family and all, and the other gentleman," Pastor Joel Osteen said. "Believe that we're going to stay strong, and we're going to continue to move forward."
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