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A shooting occurred at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The shooter, Genesse Moreno, opened fire during Sunday services, injuring two people, including a child, before being killed by police. The motive for the shooting is still unclear.

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In a shocking incident, a shooting took place at the Lakewood Church, led by Joel Osteen, in Houston, Texas [1]. The shooter was identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, a transgender woman, who entered the church during a service and opened fire, killing one person and injuring several others [1]. The victim, identified as Aaron Ivey, was the estranged husband of Moreno [1]. The motive behind the shooting is believed to be a domestic dispute [9].

Neighbors of Moreno had reported concerns about her behavior to the police prior to the incident, but no action was taken [3]. They described her as being in a “fragile state of mind” in the months leading up to the shooting [3]. Notably, Moreno had also recently been fired from her job due to allegations of sexual exploitation [26].

The shooting at Lakewood Church has reignited the debate surrounding gun control in the United States, with calls for stricter regulations and better mental health support [1]. It has also put a spotlight on Joel Osteen and his mega-church, drawing attention to the security measures in place at such large religious gatherings [13].

In a separate incident, a shooting occurred at a subway station in the Bronx, New York [9]. Multiple shots were fired, resulting in one fatality and five injuries [9]. The shooter fled the scene and is still at large [9]. The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown, and the investigation is ongoing [25].

These two incidents highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States and its impact on both public and religious spaces [1] [2]. They have sparked renewed discussions about the need for stricter gun control laws and improved security measures to prevent such tragedies [9] [13].

Overall, these shootings have left communities shaken and mourning the loss of innocent lives. They serve as reminders of the urgent need for effective measures to address gun violence and promote public safety.

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