Woman opens fire at Joel Osteen's lakewood church in Houston, child injured

A woman entered Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston with a long gun and a young child, opening fire before being killed by law enforcement officers. The child is in critical condition, and another man was injured. The shooting has left authorities probing the incident at the popular church.

Details of the incident

The shooter, estimated to be between 30 and 35 years old, wore a trench coat and backpack and began firing shortly before 2 p.m. Two off-duty law enforcement officers intervened and shot the woman, identified to be carrying an AR-15 with "Free Palestine" written on it. The church was in between services when the gunfire unfolded, and the incident has sparked discussions about gun violence in places once considered safe.

Aftermath and investigation

The injured child and man were hospitalized, and the officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative duty pending investigation. The shooter also threatened a bomb, but no explosives were found. Authorities do not believe there is any further danger to the public and are conducting a methodical search of the church building. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has offered full support and resources to help the community, and investigations are ongoing. The shooting has left the community and the church devastated, with witnesses recounting the traumatic experience.