By Trend News Line 2024-02-13 08:32:58.
Tragedy Strikes Texas Megachurch as Woman Opens Fire, Leaving Congregants in Shock
Texas, US – In a shocking turn of events, a woman clad in a trench coat and holding a child entered a packed megachurch in Texas and indiscriminately opened fire, before being shot and killed by security personnel. The incident, which occurred at Lakewood Church in Houston, left congregants in a state of shock and disbelief.
According to local authorities, the suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno. Reports indicate that she was armed with an AR-15 weapon and had a history of mental health issues. The motive behind her actions remains unclear, but authorities have discovered antisemitic writings and the word “Palestine” scribbled at the bottom of her firearm.
During the gunfight, a 57-year-old man was shot in the hip but has since been released from the hospital. However, the suspect’s seven-year-old child, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained a serious head injury and is currently fighting for their life. It is still unknown who shot the young boy.
Pastor Jorge Basave, who was leading a live-streamed service at the time of the incident, initially continued recording in an attempt to maintain a sense of calm. “I was worried my fear would be contagious,” he stated.
Lakewood Church, led by renowned televangelist Joel Osteen, is one of the largest churches in the country. The shooting has left the community in shock and mourning.
Genesse Ivonne Moreno has a troubled history, with multiple arrests and convictions for violence, drug possession, and weapons offenses. Public records indicate that she has been identified as both male and female and has used various names, including Jeffrey Escalante. During a press briefing, the police identified her as a female Hispanic.
Authorities believe that the suspect may have been involved in a family dispute with her ex-husband’s family, which includes several Jewish individuals. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and law enforcement officials are working to uncover the full details surrounding this tragic event.
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke previously reported on the victim of a mass shooting in Canada, Melelek Leseri Lesikel, who was identified as a Kenyan studying biology at the University of Manitoba. Lesikel and three others were fatally shot during the incident at 143 Langside St.
The community continues to grapple with the devastating impact of these senseless acts of violence, leaving loved ones and congregants in mourning. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on finding answers and providing support to those affected by these tragic events..
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