Last Updated: February 11, 2024, at 5:57pm
Major Incident at Lakewood Church
According to Houston authorities, a tragic event unfolded at Lakewood Church, a well-known mega church overseen by Pastor Joel Osteen, resulting in two individuals being shot. The suspect behind the shooting was shot and killed by first responders at the scene.
Key Details
On a Sunday afternoon, a woman aged around 30 to 35 entered the mega church, accompanied by a child and wielding a long rifle. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner disclosed this information during a press briefing on Sunday.
Following the shooting incident, the young child, approximately five years old, sustained critical injuries, while a 57-year-old man was shot in the hip but remains in stable condition, as confirmed by Finner.
Shortly before 4 p.m. ET, Lakewood Church issued a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), alerting the public about an active shooter situation and the presence of law enforcement at the location.
During the press conference, Osteen expressed his intentions to offer prayers for both the victims and the shooter, emphasizing his gratitude that the incident occurred during a period with fewer churchgoers in attendance.
Unresolved Aspects
The motive behind the shooting on Sunday remains unknown, as stated by Finner.
For More Information
For additional coverage on the shooting incident at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, refer to the article by NBC News titled Houston Police, Fire Department Responding To Shooting At Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church.
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