Woman with child in her arms opens fire in megachurch in Texas Trump: Would not protect NATO countries that do not pay to Russia

A woman opened fire with a long gun at a well-known megachurch in Houston, Texas on Sunday. She was shot shortly afterwards by security forces present, the responsible police authority said at a news conference. The security forces consisted of two off-duty police officers. The shooter had a small child with him, it was said. The boy, estimated to be five years old, was shot during the gunfight and is in critical condition. An uninvolved man also suffered leg injuries.

The church is the Lakewood church of Protestant famous preacher Joel Osteen. According to media reports, 45,000 people in Lakewood attend the weekly services. However, according to the church’s website, no service was taking place at the time of the crime. According to police, the investigation is still ongoing.

In the US, disasters and deadly shootings are unfortunately part of everyday life. Firearms are easily available there and widely distributed. Bloody attacks with many victims regularly shake the country – for example at schools, supermarkets, nightclubs or at major events. After each major attack, there are new calls to tighten gun laws, including a ban on assault rifles, which are regularly used in disasters. However, the demands are in vain, not least because of the resistance from Republican ranks. (sda/dpa)