A shooting was reported at Joel Osteen's Lakewood megachurch in Houston on Sunday.
The woman who fired the shots was wearing a coat as she entered the church with a gun and claimed she had a bomb before she started shooting.
“We know that God is in control,” Joel Osteen said Sunday.
Pastor Joel Osteen addresses the media after the Lakewood Church shooting in Houston: 'We don't understand why these things happen, but we know that God is in control.' https://t.co/rzYNp0xEmk pic.twitter.com/r2uDjli4Ey
– ABC News (@ABC) February 11, 2024
A video clip from inside the church at the time of the shooting was posted on social media.
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Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Shooting Today. A good guy with a gun stopped a bad guy today. Praying for the families involved. pic.twitter.com/ZFzSe5dA9E
– James Owen (@realjamesowen1) February 11, 2024
One person died and two were injured, according to ABC 13.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooter, a 35-year-old woman who was with a child, has died.
The 5-year-old is in critical condition. The other victim, a 57-year-old man, was shot in the leg.
Correction: The shooter was down. But it doesn't seem so @HCSOTexas Deputies fired shots; Other agencies fired. We continue to assist in the systematic/comprehensive research of the complex.
Media Partner Staging Area: Richmond @ Timmons. #He_News https://t.co/8eJ3EZTBx0
– Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 11, 2024
“HPD is responding to reports of a shooting on Highway 3700 Southwest. This is an ongoing and active scene.” Houston police said.
Houston Police asked the public to avoid the area.
HPD is responding to reports of a shooting on Interstate 3700 Southwest. This is a continuous and active scene. Please avoid the area. Additional information will be provided when available. #He_News
– Houston Police (@houstonpolice) February 11, 2024
“There is an active situation involving a shooting in Lakewood. Joel Osteen's church said law enforcement was at the scene. “This is all the information we have at this time. Please pray for Lakewood and our community.”
There is an active case involving a shooting in Lakewood. Law enforcement at the scene.
This is all the information we have at this time. Please pray for Lakewood and our community.– Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) February 11, 2024
ABC 13 reported:
A heavy police presence can be seen around Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Sunday, according to ABC13 sources.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to an active shooter at Grand Church near Southwest Expressway shortly after 2 p.m.
The 2 p.m. Spanish-language service was about to begin when chaos broke out. One witness told Eyewitness News that she heard several gunshots while in the choir room.
“The whole church started praying and proclaiming the name of Jesus,” she said. “I thought to myself, ‘This might be the last time I pray, to glorify the name of Jesus, so I’m going to do this.’”
Governor Abbott issued a statement regarding the shooting.
Our thoughts are with those affected by today's tragic shooting in Houston.
Places of worship are sacred.
I spoke with Mayor Whitmer and offered my full support to the State of Texas in bringing this criminal to justice.
Join Cecilia and me in praying for the Lakewood Church community. pic.twitter.com/OVr7pJ0g7Q
– Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 11, 2024
HPD Chief Troy Fenner breaks down the shooting that occurred at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Texas.
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HPD Chief Troy Fenner breaks down the shooting that occurred at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Texas.
He says the shooter is dead. A 5-year-old child was injured in critical condition, and a 57-year-old man was hit by a bullet in the leg. pic.twitter.com/ILRsjDmb0p
– Post-Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 11, 2024
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