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Lakewood Church Shooting: 7-Year-Old Victim's Recovery Sparks Concerns Over Gun Laws
crime-health1 year ago

Lakewood Church Shooting: 7-Year-Old Victim's Recovery Sparks Concerns Over Gun Laws

The 7-year-old son of the Houston megachurch shooter has lost a portion of his frontal lobe after being shot in the head, undergoing two surgeries to remove half of his right skull. The shooter, identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, was killed after opening fire at the church. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but police suspect it may be related to a family dispute. The boy's grandmother emphasized the reality of mental illness and the need for emergency protections for those affected.

"Examining the Mental Health and Gun Purchase of the Houston Church Shooter"
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"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.