Lakewood Church Shooter Uses Rifle with ‘Palestine’ Sticker, Police Say
In a shocking incident that has left the nation in disbelief, the Lakewood Church shooter has been identified as Genesse Moreno, a 36-year-old woman from Houston, Texas. The shooting took place inside Joel Osteen’s megachurch on Sunday, causing chaos and leaving Moreno’s seven-year-old son fighting for his life in critical condition. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing details about Moreno’s behavior and motives are coming to light.
The police have revealed that Moreno used an AR-15 rifle during the shooting, which had a sticker that read “Palestine” on it. This detail has raised questions about her possible motivations and affiliations. The use of this particular weapon has sparked speculation about a potential political or ideological motive behind the attack.
One of the most puzzling aspects of this tragic incident is the choice of Lakewood Church as the target. Moreno’s former mother-in-law, Wallia Carranza, expressed her confusion in an interview, stating that she has “no idea” why Moreno would target a Protestant church when she had no known connections to it. Carranza even suggested that if there was any anti-Semitic sentiment involved, Moreno would have chosen to attack a synagogue instead.
Neighbors of Moreno have come forward with chilling accounts of her disturbing behavior leading up to the shooting. Residents in Conroe, a suburb of Houston, reported that Moreno frequently intimidated them with guns and made Nazi salutes. They felt harassed and threatened in their own neighborhood, living in fear of her presence. Some neighbors even claimed that she had scrawled swastikas on her property and tried to run them over with her car.
This tragic incident has reignited the debate on gun control and the need for red flag laws. Texas State Representative Gene Wu voiced his support for red flag laws in a post, stating that “this is why we need RED FLAG laws!” Red flag laws allow for intervention when someone shows signs of being a danger to themselves or others. They can temporarily take away an individual’s guns or prevent them from purchasing one. Unfortunately, Texas does not have such laws in place, and it has raised questions about whether the shooting could have been prevented if there had been stricter regulations.
Moreno’s mental health and criminal history are also under scrutiny. Court documents from her past divorce and child custody battle reveal accusations of her suffering from Munchausen Syndrome by proxy, a condition in which a person makes another individual, often their child, sick for attention or sympathy. These allegations suggest a troubled mental state and raise concerns about her ability to legally purchase the AR-15 rifle used in the shooting.
Conservative pundits, activists, and politicians have spread misinformation about Moreno’s identity, falsely claiming that she was a transgender woman. However, Houston police have confirmed that she identified as female and there is no evidence to support the transgender claim. It is essential to stick to the facts and avoid spreading unverified information that can further fuel division and misinformation.
As the investigation continues, questions remain about how Moreno was able to legally obtain the AR-15 rifle despite her criminal record and history of mental illness. The incident has exposed the gaps in Texas’ gun laws and raised calls for stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The Lakewood Church shooting has left a community in shock and mourning. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues, implementing effective gun control measures, and promoting unity in times of tragedy. The road to healing and preventing future incidents requires a collective effort from lawmakers, law enforcement, and society as a whole.