Houston police recently released body camera and surveillance footage from a tragic shooting incident that occurred at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen's megachurch. The footage captures the harrowing events that unfolded, resulting in the death of the shooter and critical injuries to her son.
The video shows the shooter, identified as 36-year-old Janice Moreno, arriving at the church with her seven-year-old child. Once inside, she brandishes an AR-style rifle and begins firing indiscriminately, causing chaos and panic among the churchgoers.
As the situation escalates, the shooter and her child become separated, with the child sustaining injuries on the floor while the mother remains at a distance. The body camera footage reveals the shooter's erratic behavior, as she claims that her child has been shot and that she possesses a bomb in her bag.
Off-duty officers engage with the shooter, leading to further gunfire exchanges. Ultimately, the shooter is pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Police Department. Despite her claims of having a bomb, subsequent investigation revealed no explosive device in her possession.
Law enforcement officers, amidst the chaos, work to provide medical assistance to the injured child while exercising caution due to the potential threat of a bomb. The incident remains under investigation, with authorities yet to determine definitively who shot the child.
The police chief has emphasized that the shooter, the mother of the injured child, bears responsibility for the tragic events that transpired. The investigation is expected to delve into the shooter's mental health history, as her family has indicated concerns about her well-being.
