Witness describes scene after reports of shooting at or around Lakewood Church

Reporter Jason Miles caught up with one person who witnessed the scene. Here's her account.

[@AquaRius-0127]

Doesnt matter if we agree with Olsteen or not...these people deserve to worship in peace. Just like any other religion 🙏🏻

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Maybe these people deserve to wake up to the fraud this church really is! Wouldn’t that be more humane? This fraudster Osteen needs to be called out for what he is.

[@jeffwelsh205]

Yes amen

[@michaelyork7844]

I dont care for motivational speaker Joel but you are right.

[@corp1950]

Very true

[@desiree6256]

Yes as long as it is not mentally enforced down the throats of others, and most of the time that does happen

[@hectorlopez1069]

People can't even go to church safe. This is terrible for the people in that area.

[@James_II]

This is nothing to what's about to occur on Earth my friend ❤

[@Dagger-Deep]

​@@James_II No one with a functioning brain is falling for your scare tactics.

[@Dagger-Deep]

​@@OssidianOssidian Dumb comments like that is why you keep losing elections.

[@Dagger-Deep]

​@user-nb1ex7th2i Yeah, because this never happened before Biden. 🙄

[@ericphillips2704]

@@James_II hahahahahaha okay

[@chartmann43]

The other “shooter” was the younger cop who was at the service.

[@mr.tall-man1573]

Prime example of potential blue on blue. Something to be aware of if you conceal carry.

[@user-io8oi3bn6i]

Yes. The description is accurate of the young male officer.

[@mr.tall-man1573]

@@whispermason8052 I'm simply pointing out to be aware. Not sure of what nonsense you're talking about but the potential for blue on blue is real if you're in plain clothes and uniformed cops arrive on scene. It's commonly talked about at police departments, especially if you've ever operated in an under cover or surveillance plain clothes capacity. The way she made it sound was that he was not in uniform.

[@whispermason8052]

@@mr.tall-man1573 @mr.tall-man1573 he was off duty, hired for security. Before you start the conceal carry nonsense.

[@Poptartsthatareplain101]

That’s my church! The only reason I didn’t go today was because I had to work. Man I’m getting so tired of the gun violence in this country man. I can’t even imagine the terror I would’ve felt had I gone with my child today, especially considering I had already had a fear of something like this happening with the state of this country and how big Lakewood is.. I’m praying for the victims. I’m so glad the security stopped the shooter before any more damage could be done. I can’t even imagine how scared people must’ve been. I am in total shock right now.

[@user-qu8mf7eh5n]

Imagine how much worse it could've been without those off duty cops there. It's a good lesson about how guns aren't the problem, mental health is.

[@khall2674]

It's a Human problem....The gun is just a tool.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

I think Gov Abbot is gonna make it legal to marry guns.

[@dianaminnick8003]

Praying for the 5 year old child

[@johnsellers9266]

Sounds fishy. Including everything you just said.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

I hope and the child that was shot makes it through.❤

[@le_th_]

She doesn't realize he was an off-duty officer

[@inthekitchen8842]

He, who?? Was he the shooter??

[@birgitraya4909]

​@@inthekitchen8842the shooter was a woman,she was killed.

[@80kokoro]

@@inthekitchen8842 the shooter was a woman and 2 off duty cops attending the service stopped her

[@im-gi2pg]

A person in plain clothes could easily be mistaken for a shooter, and shot. She was certain he was the shooter and could have put him in danger.

[@nadiasilvershine4630]

@@inthekitchen8842 The shooter was a female. She is confusing the off duty officer with the shooter.

[@dcrelief]

ABC7 saying woman shooter in trench coat, carrying long rifle, with 5 tear old child. why is this story so different??

[@fionawlliams23]

Probably a Transgender

[@user-sf8mu4pl2j]

She prob scene the off dudty/plain clothes cops who took out the shooters maybe?

[@Kellz_zignotzag]

My thoughts exactly.

[@blessedbythebest1003]

Some are saying there were two shooters. Guy and girl with the child that got shot.

[@tjs5344]

She didn't see that part. She saw undercover officer.

[@chrianmbandas6277]

I truly appreciate people like this woman reminding us that God is our strength in these times . Yes I belive that this may be the end of times . Bring it on ! God has our back .

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Your god is a delusion in your mind. That is fine as long as people are not scammed out of their money with the help of you preachers. You are supporting a scammer!

[@ahuramazda32]

He lets people shoot up churches and schools . Your god is impotent

[@bman6502]

If you’re convinced this is the end of times, then you should give away all your possessions and go out and dedicate 100% of your time to serve the poor and homeless just as Jesus asked us to do..

[@flashraylaser157]

​@@bman6502I agree. Sounds like they should do as Jesus asked if they confidently feel we're finally in the end times.

[@kellyharper8072]

The Jesus end time folks are hell bent on making tragedy a reality. They are in love with tragedy porn and are firmly entrenched with making the end times a reality for all except them because they’re “special” Disgusted with these people. Praying is not passive it’s active, so words are just words if you don’t help others.

[@jgjg3848]

FBI on scene immediately tells me they are well aware of this shooter. Another known wolf.

[@donttread5916]

/// ha ha exactly 💯 👍. They gotta push their agenda as well😮

[@mindyourbusiness4199]

FBI wants this to happen. It's why they always do nothing before hand. They want you afraid. They want people afraid to go to church. They want to implement gun control in the guise of stopping this, but really they want to stop you from protecting yourself. They knew this person was going to do this. FBI are useless at best, but we should face reality at this point. They are actively assisting criminals in hurting the American people. Ask yourself, why would they concern themselves with grandma's with flags and 100% stop tracking down child s*X trafficking? They're part of the problem.

[@Lavonne1]

@@donttread5916 lol stupid

[@ninaappelt9001]

Perhaps one of those "slipped through cracks" people the FBI is famous for.

[@kayty6673]

Sure seemed like the popo was expecting this.

[@TamaraVazquez-ho6co]

An innocent child injured for the adult ignorance, another innocent life has to suffer.😢 Imagine how that child feels right now.😢. Our children always have to suffer because of adult ignorance. Its a Selfish world we live in. I pray that child heals miraculously.

[@nightcat87]

Crisis actor from Los Angeles.

[@bigoblockk]

😅😅😅stooooop

[@Hellndegenerates]

Yep

[@Hellndegenerates]

I was waiting for the line "pop pop pop"

[@acgillespie]

She states that she had always wanted to come to this Church but then says she had been in this new beginnings room before? Anyone else paying attention?

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

Yes... she couldn't remember the script

[@larrydewein]

She probably has been there for a week or more and been throughout the building so she had been in that room before. What's so hard to comprehend about that?

[@ProStarBD]

She said she has been there for two weeks. Plenty of opportunities to have gone to that room before.

[@acgillespie]

@@ProStarBD Oh Ok then. Thank you for clarifying that for me. I missed it

[@marshastewart4718]

This is a terrible, terrible thing. Christians are being attacked not only spiritually, but in the human form. As Christians, let’s remember we are to love one another, even though we may not agree with the platform of some of those in the pulpit. We need prayer And not hateful comments. Love to all prayers going up.

[@user-hu7gh5ye9b]

wow!! so true, be blessed.

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

Amen & amen!!

[@whispermason8052]

This happened just before the Spanish Speaking service has about to begin. Still think this was an attack on Christisnity? Dylan Roof shot up a church, but it wasn't against Christianity. Although people like Dylan will profess they feel they are more Christian than the Christians they shot. There was a TN church shooting, same thing, guy shot a bunch of people at church but motive wasn't Christianity. Nobody in America shoots up a church to repress your religious beliefs. Infact , I'd argue most of yhe people that shoot up churches believe themselves Christians. What do you think is the most common reason someone shoots up a church? No, no it's not what you just yjought. Ask Dylan why he did it, it's on the Wikipedia page. Then afterwards, take down this ridiculous post.

[@LEvans-vg7sp]

Amen

[@whispermason8052]

Christians are not being attacked.

[@barrypettaway9007]

Praying from Little Rock Arkansas. Lord praying for the lost souls in our world we live in today. Praying for the young child and his family.

[@seektress]

It's Texas, carrying guns is not that unusual.

[@ANJIN-p4q]

Texas mega churches are also known for their corrupt pastors who fly around in private jets and live in massive mansions. It's all a puppet show. A damn expirment

[@whispermason8052]

Neither is shooting guns at people

[@seektress]

@@whispermason8052 Well, I lived in Houston for 35 years. The only time I was around any people shooting guns at people was when law enforcement busted a coyote house 5 doors down from my house in SW Houston in about 2010. This was long before the current border situation. All the people I know that have guns are law abiding and very conscious of safety.

[@MrsCan]

I knew she wasn't a Texan when she said "long pipe". Ma'am bless your heart. Glad you are safe.

[@Dagger-Deep]

We need to give Texas back to Mexico.

[@rwdchannel2901]

@@Dagger-Deep Then all the illegal aliens in Texas would go to Louisiana, Nevada, Arizona and Oklahoma for welfare benefits. They don't want to live under Mexico's government.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

I can tell she ain't SOUTHERN because she didn't know what a barrel was.

[@bryanmarcia4104]

​@@rwdchannel2901 you don't live here so stfu😂

[@profithunter777]

exactly, I stopped watching the second she said she drove down from Los Angela's and "seen a lot movies" like yeah okay lady.

[@onion6foot]

Only ONE name is hallowed. 🕊️

[@vincentwiese8414]

LOL yeah right. NO such thing as a god.

[@ericphillips2704]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@John.anti-carnist]

jesus? zeus? thor? odin? allah? which one?

[@xlkarma8446]

@@John.anti-carnist😂😂😂😂😂

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Delusion!

[@reneejones9264]

Father God we thank you for your presence at Lakewood Church today. Thank you for protecting thousands of people. Thank you Lord that the devil did not have his way today! Thank you for stopping him in the midst of his mischief. God Bless any and all victims. God Bless Joel Osteen and his congregation. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@AbsoluteNut1]

Thank you, Lord, for allowing the deaths of people from gun violence. Thank you, Lord, for allowing the shooting of a 5 year who may die from her injuries. Yes, thank you, Lord, for the good you allowed to happen. WTF is wrong with you? Some people didn't die and that's the miracle? You're phocked in the head. You're the ahole who praises God that 1 person out of 200 survived a plane crash. "It's a miracle the one person survived!" I doubt the families of all the dead people think it's a miracle. Your faith is pathetic.

[@MaxStArlyn]

This doesn’t happen in Rυςςια, nor CΗίΝα, why always in the USA ? ( And other western nations).

[@bchaveezy]

Goes to show you how dangerous perception is, especially those who know nothing about firearms and emergency response.

[@whispermason8052]

I'm actually kind of tired of everyone in America knowing more about firearms than they do about math, geography, or how to deal with a greese fire. It's kind of sickening that people these days can't point to Surinam on a map but know what the muzzle velocity of an Abrams tank or a .357 is. Can you guys stop with that garbage already? By all means teach emergency medical response but enough about the fckng guns already. You guys aren't heroes because you have a gun on you.

[@Theloverspath]

Why is she saying a man was pointing a gun?? The press officers all stated a woman entered with a rifle??

[@amandahorton2975]

I think she saw the off duty cop. The officers were in plain clothes.

[@outlawevangelist]

She isn't aware that cops go to church armed when off duty and a megachurch also likely has plainclothes security that is armed in most cases. She just saw a man with a gun and assumed "bad". Probably from Austin or California.

[@tjs5344]

Undercover officer

[@annahgibbus8]

​@@outlawevangelist She said she's from Los Angeles & only been there 2 weeks. Describing a gun with a long pipe not barrel she's definitely not a Texan 😆

[@fcadcock]

The shooter was a trans man pretending to be a woman, so she may have noticed "her" Adams apple... More than likely, she didn't realize that the off duty officer who responded and shot the original shooter was a cop, thinking he was another shooter instead. Events like this are extremely hectic and knowing exactly what happened usually takes multiple witnesses and some detective work.

[@gretascott1813]

Lord Have Mercy 😢!!! This is the times we’re in. Praying for the Pastor and people of Lakewood Church! My Prayers are with you all🙏🏾♥️

[@projectkj7643]

The further we get away from God, the further we get away from each other. 😢

[@ItsLilith-vr9yl]

Unless God abandons you on purpose! Then you have no choice.

[@whispermason8052]

@@ItsLilith-vr9yl which god?

[@ItsLilith-vr9yl]

The god that Christian’s believe in. @@whispermason8052

[@lynnfaulkner2706]

"Joel" is a conman, but that in no way excuses the injury to an innocent child.

[@user-ie1yx7bx4t]

How many people are you leading to Christ?

[@ReallyMellow]

He is a conman, one of the biggest ones...

[@aljones9052]

You say Joel is a ConMan but I bet you support Joe Biden at any cost pretty sick

[@aljones9052]

You say Joel is a car man what about all the black, so-called preachers who preach hate, and are serious, serious criminals I will bet you support Joe Biden at any cost

[@larrytate4586]

And your comment is against Osteen or for the child?

[@nightcat87]

I don't feel like she is truthful. Seems like a actor.

[@kylieharrison3782]

I really hope the congregation embraces that child with love and light. The child really needs to know what compassion, justice and family feels like.

[@ivanasimic2072]

I hope that child Will never be involved with anyone from that fking cult

[@NanaWilson-px9ij]

He was no "gentleman."

[@wqv5423ln]

He was the gaurd

[@peppermontague6651]

Sorry for the child, may Jesus be with him now as he is in need of GOD'S love and prayers

[@fredbates4675]

Why was the FBI on the scene so quickly?? Why does she talk about having a gun in his hand when it was allegedly an AR 15 used where one would use both hands to fire it? She describes the " shooter " as being male....in his late 20s to early 30s but cannot describe what he was wearing and couldnt get a look at his face??? Allegedly he was wearing a trench coat .... Something does not add up about this story. She also states that she drove there from Los Angeles to attend the service....but later states she just moved there from Beverly Hills???

[@BirdDogey1]

Calling it a church is less than honest

[@larrytate4586]

Calling you a compassionate human is less than truthful.

[@chopperchopper1418]

​@larrytate4586 False preachers, maybe the woman didn't get her paid for miracles !

[@beet5800]

Check yourself. It is a church for many.

[@BirdDogey1]

They don't preach the gospel there. That isn't the point. It isn't a doctrinal issue. It is a heresy issue.@@beet5800

[@tonicpoet8652]

GOD is still FAITHFUL and in controll!!

[@TheJaniceJoy]

Why do people describe bad people as “gentlemen”? Are we so afraid of offending someone?

[@Lazydaisy646]

Its just what some cultures refer to males as , it doesn't mean anything except they are male , nothing about their character..

[@mattp4079]

the same church that closed its doors to hurricane victims. all knowing, all seeing all powerful but always needs money. this woman has consumed the kool aid.

[@AP12360]

I agree. Joel is a conman living in his million dollar home, riding on his private jets, and yachts. 🙄

[@SamLindsey-ti7lt]

I have a feeling most of the people that attend his "services" are from out of state and don't know his true history.

[@missmiss5051]

From California She says "hallowed be thy names"?" Only one name?

[@marilynmarcelli270]

@@missmiss5051she was just nervous talking to the news, she meant one. Please

[@marilynmarcelli270]

Let’s stop with the bullying and hatred,that’s what started this whole mess

[@lastincarnate3240]

All the press is there...all the officials standing around.....witness interviews all over the place, some smiling........it's almost as if it was staged.

[@sheurekamontgomery9992]

I agree 💯%!! And Joel didn't do a good job convincing me it's not all the smiling he's doing!!💯💯

[@lastincarnate3240]

Exactly.@@sheurekamontgomery9992

[@loveu22much67]

Staged false FLAGS

[@projectkj7643]

Ignorant comment.

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

It's just such a blessing for Joel that all the sheeple paid off his hundred million dollar loan on the Summit early for him...Now he can own THREE fifteen million dollar homes and another Ferrari....ALL BECAUSE of the Faithfulness of the congregation...Praise the LORD...

[@xlkarma8446]

😂😂😂😂👏

[@RA-ed6qo]

Yeah get ready for Joel Ostend tv tour

[@AP12360]

I agree. He lives in a multi-million dollar home, rides a private jet, and owns yachts while he asks poor and middle class people to give him more money and then receives millions in tax breaks. He is a conman. 🙄

[@aljones9052]

What about all the fake black pastors who preach hate?

[@aljones9052]

@@AP12360 I guess you don’t care about all the good things he does, as the fake black pastors preach hate and rip off the poor people and the United States government

[@shaynepaculan7378]

This lady has a lot of information, but nothing about the shooter. I might question if she's an actor.

[@kingdomvoicejm]

As for me and my house (and millions of other true believers) we will keep going to church until Jesus comes back. Nothing the devil can do about it.

[@deeznoosh]

"ive seen enough movies" damn we are fuckin stupid!

[@Dr.Thirteen-bb1ub]

"we are a fuckin stupid"

[@ceceprincess4758]

​​@@Dr.Thirteen-bb1ubEnglish pls

[@le_th_]

Well, you heard her. She just moved from Beverly Hills tro Houston to go to this church, so there is your answer. She claims Beverly Hills has become too dangerous, as if Houston isn't also.

[@Lazydaisy646]

​@@le_th_oh does he stand up every service and shoot people. You may not agree with him but how is he dangerous, by giving people hope and encouraging them?

[@deeznoosh]

i was proving my own point lol cunt @@Dr.Thirteen-bb1ub

[@byrolyn8182]

Praying for all involved. In JESUS MIGHTY NAME.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Has never helped. You just never get any help from a fantasy in your head. Wake up. God and religion are old shams.

[@danielmartin7838]

It’s a shame that people fall back on what they’ve seen in movies to inform them in an emergency situation. Our government needs to use some of that tax money to create widespread disaster preparedness for any situation which is accessible for the general public

[@DaveRossi-xk7wb]

😂 Ya I’m sure the Government will get right on That. Can you tell me One law or any Bill passed in the last 4 years that is to help any American? They are actually doing the opposite and passing bills that makes it a crime for veterans to train or help Americans. Black rifle coffee Mike Glover and many more veteran owned companies. Look into it please. I agree with you 💯 But what this Government is doing is the opposite.

[@thefacelee7447]

GOD IS NOT PLAYING WITH THESE FALSE PROFITS FAKES

[@Bennyfragrance]

False mabey but he really lifts people’s spirit never judge try praying for them you will find more from that then judgement

[@Dagger-Deep]

No gods, no masters, no cults.

[@Nick-fc4wu]

So you're suggesting he sent someone to shoot everyone and hurt a child? If that's how you think he operates I guess.

[@strnglhld]

@@Nick-fc4wuApparently, an off-duty cop shot the kid and a random man.

[@larrytate4586]

I’m glad I don’t know you. You are a person who divides at every turn instead of praying at a time like this. You have a wicked soul. Did you ever consider the children or were you more concerned in making your comment?

[@sethlopez4566]

"Ive seen enough movies to know what to do." Oof, this lady def needs some divine direction.

[@TN-Rural-Noachide-Woman]

Right 🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣 my thoughts exactly waiting for her to pull out a Doobie to light up in her new beginnings room 🤣🤣🤣

[@dubsounds]

@@TN-Rural-Noachide-Woman So how long have you been coming to this church?........Two weeks

[@tomcatt998]

But she got her time in the spotlight

[@tracyhamilton9420]

Joel is all about money....people need to wake.

[@janeerway7647]

WASN'T HE JUST RECENTLY ARRESTED?

[@nicholasdorazio10]

​@@janeerway7647 nooobwaay!

[@dubsounds]

Mega money

[@littleme3597]

@@janeerway7647 No, Are you thinking of pastor who opened his church to homeless with freezing weather? GOV. arrested him for that. Hell if you do, hell if you don't.

[@FM-ki4dl]

Someone has to pay for his mansions😮

[@shawnathon60]

When you scam people of their money,, expect people to be ANGRY!

[@AP12360]

I agree. Joel is a conman. He lives in a multi-million dollar home, rides a private jet, and owns yachts while he asks poor and middle class people to give him more money and then receives millions in tax breaks. 🙄

[@johnshackford]

How is it scamming? I'd like to hear this. Scamming is when you trick folks. Giving Theins isn't scamming, folks know exactly what they are doing and why when they give to the Church. On top of that the vast majority of the money doesn't stay with the Church it goes back out into the community in the form of charity and other church-based programs. Always has to be a hater making dumb comments.

[@aljones9052]

Scam people look how many people Joe Biden has scammed for over 50 years

[@chopperchopper1418]

​@@JD-ls6exhe's a top notch good looking scammer, that's his trick .

[@kevins4736]

I agree hes not scamming, people are giving money in there own free will.@@johnshackford

[@Patti1965]

Quite a different account of what happened… her story compared to cops

[@viviansmithbarnes]

So sorry you had to go through this mam…Prayers for you and your the Lakewood family! 😢

[@crystalvouse6435]

I cant believe ppl still support him after the hurricane he refused to help ppl . I never forgot that

[@MyInsaneWorldofBeautyTara]

I’m shocked a church of this size doesn’t have security guards, I’m in a middle size town and our church’s have armed security guards in the church 😢🤔

[@user-nu2bk5bv5q]

That's because the false prophet keeps it all have you seen his house and he won't pay security

[@Dharmarenee]

They have tons of security(armed) and police galore.

[@sheraqedw77]

@@Dharmarenee Tons.

[@TheNightOwl11683]

The shooter was literally taken down by two HPD officers working in the foyer of Lakewood Church.

[@MyInsaneWorldofBeautyTara]

@@user-nu2bk5bv5q I thought about the sins of the false prophet when I first heard about this tragedy, I remember years ago he refused to open the church during a natural disaster’ he didn’t want anyone to dirty the church! Men of God do behave in this manner 😢

[@henryfaganpilotgrove]

God be with victims and families

[@JustANurse24]

I hope and pray the hedge of protection wax greater and greater for Lakewood Church. Thank you Lord for those who were not harmed.

[@kitnka-poodler8820]

For a women who just went through all that she reported very well

[@bobbiegosden1418]

God is our first line of defense. Power of Prayer 😊

[@elvispresley8217]

Does anyone know WHO THE NAME OF THE SHOOTER IS? Why would the shooter bring a child with her??

[@NYC2023-du8mg]

Prayers up for that five year old child and all that attend that ministry find true salvation.

[@matthewaustin9790]

"Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I want to turn from my sins, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe He died for my sins and that You raised Him to life. I want Him to come into my heart and to take control of my life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow Him as my Lord from this day forward. In Jesus' Name, amen." Did you pray this prayer?

[@chargingsheild9643]

my instincts is telling me she is an actor .

[@strnglhld]

Work on improving your instincts

[@tearemup7544]

How about put charges on the man that shot that little 7 year old that's ridiculous how do you miss your Target and hit a little boy no one's talking about these are trained officers that can't freaking hit the side of a barn !! How can you be so afraid that you shoot the little boy

[@user-zh5pn9sp3v]

Hmm alot of officials very quickly ...

[@blessedbythebest1003]

HUGE CHURCH Makes sense for it being located in the heart of Houston

[@brucejones7177]

Praying for everyone involved. SO sad to hear this happening.

[@RobbieBlue]

No more meet and greets

[@pearlgirl5643]

Pray for a Miracle of healing for this child and for the true face of all false prophets to be exposed! In Jesus Name Amen!🕯️💫

[@BePrepared-dw1to]

Say prayer: Jesus you are the Lord and I believe in my heart God raised you from the death on the Third day, Cleanse me with your shedding blood on the Cross and help me do your will in Jesus name amen.

[@marysmith7596]

@marysmith7596 0 seconds ago YES, PRAYNG FOR ALL IN THIS WICKED WORLD. Please people REPENT, GET SAVED AND LIVE FOR JESUS CHRIST BECAUSE WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS. IF YOU SAVED YOU WILL GO TO HEAVEN WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH AND IF YOU NOT SAVED YOU GO TO HELL

[@Majestyborn]

Shes the only one who said 2 shooters...

[@nancycortez1231]

The persecution of the church my ppl May God help us

[@whispermason8052]

Dylan Roof the Emanuel AME church didn't shoot up a church because he was anti religion, he did that for race reasons. The 2017 Sutherland Church shooting, the shooter before he died said it was a dispute with his Mother-In-Law that inspired it. 2017 Emanuel Kidegan Samson , Naschville Burnette Chapel Shooting , motivation, he said he heard voices. He also had affiliations with white supremacist groups in TN. Infact, no mass church shootings ever are "Persecution of the Church". You actually have that wrong. You might want to wait to see what this was about before you start playing the victims yet again.

[@Dagger-Deep]

How many people have died in the name of religion?

[@whispermason8052]

A lady in a trench coat with a "long gun" . he violence erupted shortly before the Houston church’s 2 p.m. Spanish service was set to begin. Still gonna place a bet that yhis was religious based? Possibly if it's a follower of the Trump cult, a branch of violent Christianity. Better wait for the rest of those details.

[@whispermason8052]

@@Dagger-Deep you know, I'm going to go so far as to say that every day religions threat of Damnation keeps enough people in line to say ," I get where your going, but on a daily basis the math doesn't work". And I am an Atheist, I am defending religion to that extent. If it were only the threat of man's laws that anyone knew then we'd probably still be wearing loin cloths. That said, I agree it's all entirely made up. I don't go around spreading atheism , but when.i hear stuff like this lady posted, I usually have something to say.

[@dianamoody7251]

It was a woman with a child. Didn’t say anything about a man.

[@earthling2024]

I have a feeling she is lying. She said the guy had a barrel Infront of his gun meaning it was a silencer. Gun activist have been fighting to band guns permanently and silencers is one of the big topics for them. Strange how she got out of the car to talk to the reporter and this incident happend when it was a service in Spanish only. Something don’t sound right here😅

[@belleve5709]

This woman is what she needs to do pray with others for others,thank you Lord for bringing her to Lake wood may God answer her prayers

[@lr9512]

@5:45 Still waiting for the young lady to show up.

[@ZapataE]

It’s all relative, the reporter is 86yrs old .😂

[@nannygrama]

I read that the shooter was a woman; the man was an off duty police officer, and the woman shooter was shot.

[@Anti-terrorist3112]

Olsteen isn't a man of God, nor is his places of worship CHURCHES....

[@GlossGirl]

Praying for the child and the other adult that was injured

[@jeepz669]

This woman had the scoop, was ready for all this attention and is soaking up her time in the spotlight as she should! Amen..

[@Kellz_zignotzag]

This lady saw a man with a gun but the press conference said "A woman" alone did shooting. This just became very interesting.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

I still have no clear idea of what actually happened

[@keyfitter]

So glad I'm not working at Greenway Plaza anymore. Things are getting out of control.

[@larrytate4586]

It’s nice to know we can count on our fellow Americans who are more concerned in expressing their hateful opinions than to be concerned about the welfare of the people, the child who was shot and the man who was also shot. Yes, you people should be applauded and proud of yourselves. Meanwhile, those of us who care will continue to pray those involved and also for the shooter’s family. It’s clear she was hurting to take such drastic action.

[@Jeremy-kq5bs]

Wow, you're so morally superior. Be careful you don't fall off of your soapbox.

[@shondrawhite9317]

How's the weather up there? Even your horse has a nose bleed.

[@adrianluna1030]

I was there today, for the whole thing, this lady’s account is very flawed. It was a female shooter, a single female shooter. She had a 5 year old boy who was sadly hit, in the crossfire. She was killed, and one of the churches secuirty guys was hit in the crossfire as well. We were about to start our Spanish service at 2:00pm, it all happed so fast. Glad everyone is safe.

[@jenniferdattolo5224]

Glad you are Ok!

[@RushLimpball]

So who's the woman that opened fire? A disgruntled former employee? Flock member who felt ripped off by Joey? What? Come on, news people! Tell us! We gots to know!

[@Lazydaisy646]

None of your suggestions

[@loulou9297]

​@@Lazydaisy646right cause none of this even happened. Ho ax

[@reonzoharris3159]

We live in a wicked world you all this is a wicked world lord have mercy 🙏😢😢😢😢smh

[@marysmith7596]

@marysmith7596 0 seconds ago YES, PRAYNG FOR ALL IN THIS WICKED WORLD. Please people REPENT, GET SAVED AND LIVE FOR JESUS CHRIST BECAUSE WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS. IF YOU SAVED YOU WILL GO TO HEAVEN WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH AND IF YOU NOT SAVED YOU GO TO HELL

[@sweetdiva590]

Her description was so confusing 😮

[@Melsie2023]

It was a woman with a little boy. The woman was the shooter it wasn't a man.

[@javiruiz8365]

Scandalous!

[@BradJames878]

Joel Osteen is going to sugar coat this in his annoying, trademark way.

[@altha-rf1et]

1 kid shot around 9 years old shooter shot

[@ceceprincess4758]

Omg

[@rhoffman222]

The man she saw with the gun was an off duty officer and he and another off duty officer killed the gun(wo)man immediately and sadly she had a child with her who was shot along with a 52 year old man who is believed to be a bystander. The 5 year old child is in critical condition. I pray for everyone involved. This is my church and I attend online but it doesn't make this any less real. I'm just in shock. Something has got to change.

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

I’m so confused.. aren’t most reports saying it’s a female shorters

[@annan7728]

God is angry.

[@marysmith7596]

TRUTH! We as the church Better live HOLY according to the BIBLE so if we take our last breath on earth we can enter HEAVEN and not HELL.

[@annan7728]

@@marysmith7596 God created it to warn the world.

[@j.daniel6516]

Glad cops were there to take care of the situation quickly.

[@savagesavant4964]

"young lady" ....somebody's flirting!

[@shaheedbikhari8729]

It's time to stop sugar coating the word of God, and start preaching repentance, holiness, obedience, and fear of the Lord again. Before God removes His hand of protection

[@visionarylifeministries4055]

Amen, Amen to that!!! My words and thoughts exactly!!!!!!

[@carshacarsha7409]

❤❤❤

[@user-bluetopaz777]

"Thou shall not kill." (Exodus 20)

[@andreak4280]

😳 😵‍💫 😂😂😂 🤯 🙄

[@Mr.Shannon.456]

This is NOT a sign of the end times. The only signs were those before AD 70. Dispensational theology is not found in the Bible.

[@marysmith7596]

@marysmith7596 0 seconds ago YES, PRAYNG FOR AL IN THIS WICKED WORLD. Please people REPENT, GET SAVED AND LIVE FOR JESUS CHRIST BECAUSE WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS. IF YOU SAVED YOU WILL GO TO HEAVEN WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH AND IF YOU NOT SAVED YOU GO TO HELL

[@TheSwordofTruth]

😆

[@ArissaMai222]

Someone else said that it was a woman that walked in with a child an she had a gun. But this witness mentions it being a man with a gun. Either way, that's horrible when it especially happens at a church. People have no respect for human life, more so these days. I love this lady frankness. Blessing to all there, and here.

[@MarioMartinez-f7c]

The people in this church better repent with all their hearts and get right with God. Not speaking wrong about this church. Put the pastor in this church is not leading his flock to Heaven. There's no repentance or nothing he speaks about sin. He only gives the church candy.😢

[@Dagger-Deep]

Never procreate. 👍

[@AP12360]

He is a conman living in his million dollar home, riding on his private jets, and yachts. 🙄

[@marysmith7596]

TRUTH, THIS IS A WARNING TO THE BACKSLIDDEN AND LUKEWARM CHURCH THAT GOD/JESUS WANTS US TO LIVE HOLY AND NOT BE LIKE THE WORLD. WE NEED TO BE PREPARED SO WHEN WE TAKE OUR LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH WE WILL BE WELCOMED INTO HEAVEN OTHERWISE IT WILL BE HELL.

[@rosemaryrojahn584]

I am extremely sorry this happened, however I am just as grieved by all the people who attend that "church". Joel is a false teacher who preaches feel good messages that tickle your ears. God warns us about such men and women. If you truly love the Lord get out of there NOW.

[@cattnipp]

It was the defenders, with GUNS, when this attack was happening, that protected everyone. When seconds counted, the police were minutes away.

[@BigNoochieG]

So she just seen someone on his security team shooting

[@Bennyfragrance]

Pastor Joel Osteen always sends words of Love and uplifting words pray for peace

[@Dagger-Deep]

He's a con man, just like Don the Con.

[@Dagger-Deep]

He also lives in a castle and pays no taxes.

[@AP12360]

Joel is a conman living in his million dollar home, riding his private jets, and yachts while receiving millions of tax breaks. 🙄

[@marysmith7596]

Does he warn people about HELL and the consequences of sin.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

@@marysmith7596 He should warn about the Boogieman, too.

[@marhlfld1]

That man she saw was probably one of the off duty cops that are on the church's security team.

[@keithmccameron9395]

No wait , did the shooter know that church is a gun free zone …

[@OffWidthCrack]

This lady is delusional

[@dick8997]

no one thinks its weird... not even a name.. no description really from anyone