"Examining the Mental Health and Gun Purchase of the Houston Church Shooter"

Genesse Moreno, the shooter at a Houston megachurch, legally purchased an AR-style rifle despite a criminal record and history of mental illness. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and her 7-year-old son was critically injured. Moreno had a criminal record, including an assault conviction and a misdemeanor for unlawfully carrying a weapon. Her former mother-in-law had tried to alert authorities about her dangerous behavior, but no action was taken. Advocates are calling for tougher gun restrictions and "red flag" laws to prevent individuals with documented dangerous histories from obtaining firearms.