Lakewood Church shooting: Bodycam footage released by Houston police
๐จ Breaking News ๐จHouston Police Department has released chilling bodycam footage capturing the deadly shooting incident at Lakewood Church. The shocking video shows officers engaging in gunfire with the armed suspect. #LakewoodChurchShooting #HoustonStrong ๐๐๐
7-year-old boy shot at Lakewood Church now breathing on his own, ventilator removed
Houston Police say Genesse Moreno went into the church at about 2 p.m. with her 7-year-old son on Sunday, Feb. 11. She had an AR-15, and she began shooting in the hallway. Two off-duty law enforcement officers approached her and returned fire, killing her.
โThey were heroes:โ Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen praises security team, law enforcement response to shooting
Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen praised the church's security team and law enforcement for the response to the shooting at the church last week. He also talked about where he was at the time of the shooting.
Warning signs mounted before Texas shooter entered church with her son, former mother-in-law says
The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Houston megachurch says she tried for years to alert authorities and other, including church staff, to her ex-daughter-in-lawโs mental health struggles.
How Texas church shooter bought rifle despite mental illness and criminal history is under scrutiny
Authorities say theyโre reviewing how the shooter who opened fire at a Houston megachurch was able to legally purchase and obtain the AR-style rifle used in the attack despite a years-long criminal record and a history of mental illness.
Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect endangered family several times, womanโs ex-mother-in-law says
The paternal grandmother of the 7-year-old child injured in the Lakewood Church shooting spoke to KPRC 2โฒs Corley Peel on Tuesday and shared more about the shooting suspectโs reported mental health issues.
Officials urge people to avoid roads near Lakewood Church as authorities continue shooting investigation
The Houston Police Department is urging people to avoid the area near and on the Southwest Freeway service road near Lakewood Church as the investigation into the shooting at the church continues.
โStand in need of a miracleโ: Former Lakewood associate pastor John Gray hospitalized with saddle pulmonary embolism, wife says
The family of former Lakewood Church associate pastor John Gray is asking for prayers after he was hospitalized with a saddle pulmonary embolism, an Instagram post by Grayโs wife, Aventer Gray, said.
Lakewood Church opens as warming center as millions go without power for days
HOUSTON โ As millions go without electricity during record cold temperatures, Lakewood Church opens its doors as a warming center to help anyone in need of shelter. The church is working with the Harris County Sheriffโs Office and local organizations to be available. Church officials said no one will be turned away and can enter at either the entrance at Edloe or Norfolk streets. On Tuesday, Pastor Joel Osteen visited the warming center and discussed his reasoning on why he decided to open his churchโs doors. โYou know, as soon as we heard this storm was going to be a huge storm, we knew that we were in position to help,โ Osteen said.
This is what Lakewood Church said about its reported $4.4M in federal PPP loans
HOUSTON โ Since reports surfaced that Joel and Victoria Osteenโs Lakewood Church received $4.4 million in Payroll Protection Program loans, the Osteens have responded through Lakewood representatives, saying that it initially did not accept help. A screenshot from the Lakewood Church Facebook announcement that it will reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Believing the shutdown would only last a few weeks, Lakewood did not initially accept PPP assistance during the first half of the program. It is important to note that, since 2004, Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen have not received salaries from Lakewood Church, and the PPP funds do not provide any personal financial benefit to them, whatsoever. Donald IloffThe exterior of Lakewood Church in Houston is seen in this undated image.
5 memorable moments from the funeral services for Lemuel Bruce
HOUSTON โ The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held Thursday at Lakewood Church. KPRC 2 hosted a live stream of the dayโs remembrances and here are some of the moments that stayed with us from the services. Outside LakewoodA flag flew from two fire trucks outside the church, welcoming law enforcement and firefighters from around our region. The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held on Oct. 22, 2020, at Lakewood Church. Photos from the memorial service of Lemuel Bruce on Oct. 22, 2020.
Houston says final goodbye to arson investigator Lemuel 'DJโ Bruce
HOUSTON โ The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel 'DJโ Bruce, was held Thursday morning at Lakewood Church. Full Screen 1 / 27 The memorial service for a Houston Fire Department arson investigator, Lemuel Bruce, was held on Oct. 22, 2020, at Lakewood Church. You will be missed, but not forgotten," Marc Rio, Bruceโs brother-in-law, said at the memorial service. he was going to prove you wrong and perfect it and do it better," Rio said. He made things better,โ Rio said.
This is when Houstonโs Lakewood Church says its in-person services will resume
HOUSTON โ Lakewood Church announced Monday that its in-person services will resume in October -- the first time since March amid the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. The megachurch made the announcement on its website and social media pages Monday. The first service is slated for October 18, at 10 a.m. โWe have missed you so much and it is going to be so much fun to get together, to worship together,โ Victoria Osteen said. โWe have been it online, but to be in the presence of God in the House, it is going to be phenomenal.โ
How you can help Hurricane Laura victims
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Lakewood Church Easter service to include Kanye West, Mariah Carey and Tyler Perry
HOUSTON โ The Lakewood Church Easter service on Sunday, April 12 is going to be a big one. Pastor Joel Osteen will be joined again by rapper Kanye West for the service, along with singer Mariah Carey and actor, director and producer Tyler Perry, the church confirmed to KPRC 2 Tuesday. Lakewood Church later confirmed all the reported details of the event with KPRC 2. Church officials also said the service will be pre-recorded, on Friday, April 10. To stream Lakewood Church services and for more information, visit the Lakewood Church website.
Lakewood Church to host emergency blood drive as coronavirus pandemic causes shortage
HOUSTON โ American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage after many blood drive events were canceled during this coronavirus pandemic. In order to help out, Lakewood Church announced it is hosting an emergency blood drive starting Monday. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is following all heightened CDC recommendations regarding sanitization and safety to provide a clean, safe environment for donation. To register for the blood drive, sign up on the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website. Register on the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website
Kanye West, Lakewoodโs Joel Osteen to team up in 2020 at New Yorkโs Yankee Stadium
HOUSTON โ Kanye West and Lakewood Church megachurch pastor Joel Osteen are teaming up to fill New Yorkโs Yankee Stadium in 2020, the church told KPRC 2 Thursday morning. The church confirmed the details of a TMZ report which explained the media mogul and megachurch pastor will hold an event on May 2, 2020, which will be part of Osteenโs โAmericaโs Night of Hope,โ which Osteen plans to take to cities across the U.S.West and Osteen previously worked together at Lakewood in Houston in November. In addition to a performance and spiritual message at Lakewood, West performed at the Harris County Jail. This is a developing story. Lakewood Church tells KPRC 2 more details will be released.