Two off-duty cops shot and killed a lady at Joel Osteen's Lakewood megachurch in Houston on Sunday.
The lady, believed to be in her thirties, was accompanied by a baby when she entered the church shortly earlier than the afternoon service in Spanish.
She was carrying a trench coat and holding a protracted rifle when she opened fireplace. She was taken down by an off-duty police officer and a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Fee agent and died on the scene.
Each officers have been positioned on administrative depart whereas the taking pictures is investigated.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner mentioned a 5-year-old baby was hit and is in vital situation at an area hospital. A 57-year-old man who was shot within the leg can be being handled within the hospital.
“I wish to commend the officers. She had a protracted gun and it might have been rather a lot worse. However they stepped up and did their job and I wish to thank them for that,” Finner mentioned.
In a press release, Osteen mentioned he was “devastated” by the taking pictures and requested for prayers.
“Could the therapeutic palms of God contact the lives of all concerned and supply consolation throughout this tough time. Within the face of such darkness, we should maintain on to our religion and do not forget that evil is not going to win. God will information us by the darkest of occasions.” ” he mentioned.
“Collectively we are going to rise above this tragedy and stand agency in our dedication to like and assist one another. In occasions like these, our religion is examined but in addition strengthened.”
“We don't all the time perceive why this stuff occur, however we all know God is in management. Please be a part of me in continued prayer for therapeutic and peace.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott mentioned in a press release: “Our hearts exit to these affected by at the moment's tragic taking pictures and to the complete Lakewood Church neighborhood in Houston. Locations of worship are sacred.”
