Police respond to shooting incident at Lakewood Church in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – There are reports of a shooting at or near Lakewood Church in Houston, according to multiple media reports and law enforcement.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on X Sunday afternoon, “It is believed that a possible shooter is down, shot by one of our deputy’s on-scene.”
The Houston Police Department said on X, “HPD is responding to reports of a shooting at 3700 Southwest Freeway. This is an ongoing, active scene. Please avoid the area.”
Lakewood Church, home to Joel and Victoria Osteen, has services every Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m., according to its website.
Info remains preliminary, as things remain dynamic. It is believed that a possible shooter is down, shot by one of our deputy’s on-scene. I’m enroute to the scene. #HouNews https://t.co/o5lJwqj0zA
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 11, 2024
HPD is responding to reports of a shooting at 3700 Southwest Freeway. This is an on-going, active scene. Please avoid the area. Additional information will be provided as it is available. #HouNews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) February 11, 2024
