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Shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston Leaves One Wounded, Shooter Killed by Police

Genesse Moreno, identified as the shooter, had a history of mental illness and legal issues, including previous arrests and a documented struggle with schizophrenia.

  • Genesse Moreno, 36, opened fire inside Lakewood Church, wounding one man before being shot and killed by police.
  • Moreno's 7-year-old son was critically injured during the incident; it remains unclear who shot the child.
  • Investigations reveal Moreno's history of mental illness, including schizophrenia, and a string of arrests over nearly two decades.
  • Antisemitic materials found in Moreno's home; FBI and police are investigating a potential motive linked to a family dispute.
  • Moreno legally purchased the firearm used in the shooting despite her mental health history; Texas lacks a red flag law to prevent such incidents.
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