{"id":2173729,"date":"2024-02-11T20:15:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T01:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joel-osteens-lakewood-church-shooting-two-shot-and-female-suspect-killed\/"},"modified":"2024-02-11T20:18:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T01:18:37","slug":"joel-osteens-lakewood-church-shooting-two-shot-and-female-suspect-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joel-osteens-lakewood-church-shooting-two-shot-and-female-suspect-killed\/","title":{"rendered":"Two injured and female suspect dead in Joel Osteen&#8217;s Lakewood Church shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjoel-osteens-lakewood-church-shooting-two-shot-and-female-suspect-killed%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2173729&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Female\u200c Suspect Killed After Opening Fire at Joel Osteen&#8217;s Lakewood Church<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking incident on Sunday afternoon, a female\u200b suspect unleashed gunfire at Joel Osteen&#8217;s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The incident, which caused panic and \u200cchaos, resulted in the suspect&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>Houston \u2064Police Chief Troy Finner revealed that the woman, believed to be between 30-35 years old, entered the church&#8217;s premises accompanied\u200d by a 5-year-old \u200dchild. She was armed with a long\u2064 rifle, dressed in a trench coat, and carried a backpack.\u2063 Without warning, she began\u200b shooting, prompting a swift \u200dresponse from law\u200c enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, two \u200doff-duty police officers had to use lethal force to neutralize the suspect. However, in the process, \u200dthe child was also injured and is currently in \u2063critical \u2064condition at a local hospital. Additionally, an innocent \u200b57-year-old man was shot in the \u200bleg and is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-haiti-assassinated-wednesday\/\" title=\"President of Haiti Assassinated Wednesday\">receiving medical treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Police Chief Finner Provides Details on the\u2062 Lakewood\u200b Church Shooting<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The female shooter has been confirmed deceased. \u2063A 5-year-old\u200c child is fighting for their life,\u200d and a 57-year-old\u2062 man sustained a\u2064 gunshot wound to \u200dthe leg.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Chief Finner, the woman had claimed to possess a bomb. However,\u2064 upon\u200b searching her vehicle and backpack, law enforcement found no explosives. The \u200csuspect had \u200calso sprayed an\u200d unknown substance on the\u200b ground, prompting\u200c authorities \u2063to thoroughly inspect \u200cthe area for safety.<\/p>\n<p>The news of the shooting spread rapidly, causing panic among the approximately 45,000 people who regularly attend the Lakewood Church each week. The incident\u2062 gained further attention due to \u200cJoel Osteen&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brittney-griner-faces-16-hour-work-days-in-russian-gulag\/\" title=\"Brittney Griner Faces 16-Hour Work Days in Russian Gulag\">high-profile status<\/a>, leading to its viral spread \u2064on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Osteen, addressing the incident,\u2064 expressed his gratitude towards \u2062the police officers and conveyed \u2062his devastation over the crime. However,\u2064 he \u200balso acknowledged that the\u200b situation \u200ccould have been far worse.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We don&#8217;t understand\u2062 why these \u2062things happen, but we know God&#8217;s \u200cin control.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Osteen further emphasized the church&#8217;s resilience and determination\u200c to \u2062move\u200b forward, stating that\u2062 while evil forces exist, the\u200b power of God surpasses \u2062them.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the\u200c tragic incident at the Lakewood\u2063 Church \u2062impact security measures for places of worship\u2064 in the future<\/h2>\n<p><span>  L\u200b\u200brd\u200b\u200b confirmed that \u2063the female suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, entered the \u2063Lakewood Church\u2063 during its regular Sunday service and began shooting. Eyewitness accounts \u2063describe the \u2063terrifying scene as worshippers ran \u2062for \u2063cover while the suspect indiscriminately \u200cfired multiple rounds. Law enforcement personnel who\u200b were present at the scene immediately \u2062responded\u200b to the attack, engaging in a firefight with the suspect.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bAs the chaos unfolded, police swiftly worked to \u2062evacuate \u2063the premises, ensuring the safety of those in attendance.\u200b The Houston Fire Department\u200c and EMS also \u200dresponded promptly to provide medical attention to the injured. \u200dWhile several churchgoers sustained injuries\u200b during the commotion, their\u2064 conditions have been reported as stable, with no life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bDespite the rapid response\u2062 from law enforcement officials, the suspect&#8217;s actions\u2063 forced them to use\u200d lethal force to\u200d neutralize the threat.\u200c The female suspect\u200c was shot in \u200bthe \u2063exchange and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/navy-technician-killed-in-freak-accident-on-secret-mission-report\/\" title=\"Navy technician killed in freak accident on secret mission: Report\">subsequently pronounced dead<\/a> at the scene. The motive behind her attack remains unclear, and authorities \u2062are tirelessly investigating to uncover any potential \u200bconnections or motivations that may have led \u200bto this tragic \u200bevent.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakewood Church, helmed by pastor Joel Osteen, \u200bis one of the largest megachurches in the United States, attracting thousands of worshippers each week. Located in Houston, it has \u200cgained international recognition for its extensive outreach programs and philanthropic efforts. The church\u200c serves as a \u2063hub for various charitable \u200binitiatives aimed at enriching the lives of individuals both within the local community and\u200d beyond.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the incident, Joel Osteen immediately \u200daddressed the congregation, expressing his gratitude\u200b for the \u2063swift response of law enforcement \u2063and emergency services. \u200bHe stated,\u2062 &#8220;Our hearts go out to all those affected by today&#8217;s tragedy. We\u200c will stand together as a community, \u200csupporting one \u2063another and finding strength during this difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Lakewood Church has announced that \u2062counseling services will \u200bbe made available\u2064 to those affected by the incident, as\u200c the community\u2062 comes to terms with this shocking act of violence within the sanctuary of their place of worship.<\/p>\n<p>The incident at the Lakewood Church serves as\u2063 a \u2064grim reminder\u200d of the vulnerability that places of worship can face. This tragedy prompts a reevaluation of security measures and highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to maintain the safety\u200c of individuals attending religious services.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the investigation unfolds,\u200b the community mourns the loss \u200dof a life and offers support to \u2064those impacted by\u200d this heinous act. It is crucial that authorities continue \u200btheir comprehensive investigation to ensure justice is served and \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-plane-crash-three-dead-after-aircraft-hits-hangar-shortly-after-takeoff\/\" title=\"Three killed in California plane crash as aircraft collides with hangar after takeoff.\">prevent\u2062 similar incidents<\/a> from occurring in \u200bthe future.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this tragic event emphasizes the need for a society\u2063 that actively promotes\u200b peace, understanding, and compassion, annihilating\u200b the \u200canger and hatred that can lead to such\u200d devastating acts of \u2063violence. As the community rallies together, they will undoubtedly emerge stronger, holding onto hope and unity, determined to overcome adversity. May this despicable\u2064 act reinforce the commitment to creating a world where\u2062 everyone feels safe and secure, especially\u2063 within the sacred spaces \u200cthat should provide solace and\u2062 sanctuary to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The female suspect, believed to be in her 30s or 35s, who shot at Joel Osteen&#8217;s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, has been fatally shot. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner stated that she entered the church premises with a 5-year-old child around 2 p.m. on Sunday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2734,"featured_media":2173730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP19137606469457-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP19137606469457-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173729"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173729\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2173730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}