Dramatic bodycam video from Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church shooting released: ‘Father God, just be with us’
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The Houston Police Department released body camera footage on Monday, of the response to an active shooter who opened fire at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church earlier this month.

At 1:53 p.m. on Feb. 11, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, originally from El Salvador, began shooting a gun at the mega church before ultimately being shot and killed by off-duty police officers on the scene.

Moreno also had her 7-year-old son in tow, who was shot in the head and continues to fight for his life.

In a social media post, the Houston Police Department released video captured from the moment gunfire rang out in the western halls of the church, until the shooter was down.

Escalante Moreno Mugshots

Genesse Ivonne Moreno, who Houston Police said opened fire at the Lakewood Church, used several male and female aliases, including Jeffrey Escalante Moreno. She also had six pervious arrests dating back to 2005. (Texas Department of Public Safety / Kirk Sides/Houston Chronicle via AP)

In between statements, Moreno continued to fire her gun.

“All I need is help,” she said. “I need help, that’s all.”

The gun fires off a few more times.

“There’s a bomb in this bag. Stop shooting,” she yelled, though officers shouted back to put the weapon down. “I won’t. The bomb is going to go off.”

More gunshots are fired when the officer with the camera notices the shooter is down before moving back with the other officers.

Video surveillance from the church also captured the moment the shooter opened fire, as people quickly scrambled to get out of the way and to safety. The video also showed the moment Moreno fell to the ground because of gunfire.

“While we know there are unanswered questions, this is still an active investigation,” Finner said. “We will continue to work with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to thoroughly examine all aspects of this incident. Our partnership with religious institutions remains a priority. We will continue to enhance safety so that all who gather can do so safely and without fear.”

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