Television evangelist Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church is seen in an aerial view after a shooting incident in Houston, Texas, U.S. February 11, 2024 in a still image from video. Courtesy ABC affiliate KTRK via REUTERS. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
WorldA woman in a trench coat entered the Houston megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen and started shooting Sunday afternoon, said police. She was killed by two off-duty officers who were working security.The Associated PressThe megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen in Houston was the scene of a shooting incident on Sunday.
Houston police Chief Troy Finner said it was not clear whether the young child was struck by the off-duty officers who returned fire.Finner said that after the woman began shooting, both officers "engaged" and the woman was killed. He said that "a five-year-old kid was hit" although he released no immediate details on how the confrontation unfolded.
Witnesses told reporters that they heard multiple gunshots shortly before the church's 2 p.m. Spanish language service was set to begin. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said, "Our hearts are with those impacted by today's tragic shooting and the entire Lakewood Church community in Houston. Places of worship are sacred."
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