By Trend News Line 2024-02-12 19:37:56.
Tragic Shooting at Texas Megachurch: Son of Shooter Critically Injured
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In a devastating turn of events, a shooting at a Texas megachurch has left a young boy critically injured. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by authorities on Monday, revealing that the boy is the son of the shooter.
The shooter has been identified as 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno, who had a history of mental illness and had previously been placed under emergency detention in 2016. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
According to police, Moreno used an AR-style rifle before being killed by off-duty officers who were working security at Lakewood Church, led by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen. The shooter’s son remains in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head.
Search warrant documents released by the Montgomery County district attorney’s office provide further details about the shooting. Moreno was carrying an AR-style rifle and was killed after pointing the weapon at the security officers.
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The shooting took place during a busy service at Lakewood Church, causing panic and chaos among the worshippers. A 5-year-old boy and a man in his 50s were also injured in the incident. The boy’s relationship to Moreno is still unclear, and he is currently in critical condition at a Houston children’s hospital.
Lakewood Church, regularly attended by 45,000 people weekly, is the third-largest megachurch in the U.S. The violence could have been much worse if the shooting had occurred during the larger late Sunday morning service, according to Pastor Joel Osteen.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner praised the off-duty officers for their quick response in taking down the shooter. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack and have requested FBI assistance in retrieving data from electronic devices found in Moreno’s home.
As the community mourns this tragic incident, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. The impact of this senseless act of violence will be felt for a long time to come.
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– Boy critically injured in Texas megachurch shooting
– Son of suspect in attack, police say.
