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Mother-in-law blames mental illness for Texas church shooting tragedy

Shooting incident at television evangelist Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston

In a tragic incident that unfolded at Lakewood megachurch in Houston, Texas on Sunday, a 36-year-old woman opened fire, leading to a devastating outcome. The mother-in-law of the shooter has come forward, stating that this horrific event could have been prevented if the necessary measures were taken to address her mental illness.

The shooter, identified as Genesee Moreno, arrived at the church and unleashed a barrage of gunfire, subsequently being shot and killed by two off-duty officers. Authorities revealed that Moreno had a history of mental health issues, which the mother-in-law elaborated on in a heartfelt Facebook post. She outlined the family's relentless efforts over the years to seek help for Moreno, who had been suffering from a form of schizophrenia that was evidently prone to episodes of violence.

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