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HOUSTON – The recently released body camera footage sheds light on the harrowing incident that took place at Joel Osteen’s megachurch on February 11. The footage captures the intense moments when off-duty officers confronted the woman who opened fire at Lakewood Church.
Details of the Incident
The video released by Houston police includes footage from two off-duty officers who were present at the church, as well as a deputy from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The chilling footage shows people, including children, fleeing in panic as gunshots rang out in the nearly 17,000-seat megachurch.
Amidst the chaos, the off-duty officers bravely ran towards the gunfire, urging the shooter to put down her weapon. The tense situation escalated as the officers feared the woman may have had a bomb in her possession.
The Shooter and Her Motive
The shooter, identified as 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno, was armed with an assault-style rifle and can be heard in the video threatening to “blow up” the church. The officers, in an effort to protect the congregation, had no choice but to use lethal force against the armed assailant.
Tragically, Moreno was killed in the confrontation, but her 7-year-old son, who was with her during the incident, sustained critical injuries from a gunshot wound to the head. The motive behind Moreno’s actions remains unclear, and investigators are working to unravel the events leading up to the shooting.
Reactions and Response
As the female officer prayed over the injured child in the video, the emotional impact of the situation is palpable. The community is reeling from the shock of the incident, and authorities are providing support to those affected by the tragedy.
Despite the legal purchase of the AR-style rifle used by Moreno, questions linger about the circumstances that led to such a violent outburst. Houston Police Commander Christopher Hassig emphasized the ongoing investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, support and prayers are extended to all those affected by the senseless violence that unfolded at Lakewood Church.
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