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The Lakewood Church Shooter Story is Not so Simple: It turns out it is the other subject the media often initially omits from a breaking news story - the shooter was transgender.
Hotair ^ | 02/12/2024 | Karen Townsend

Posted on 02/12/2024 9:10:36 PM PST by SeekAndFind

The news is breaking today that the person who walked into Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday afternoon and opened fire was transgender.

I have been waiting for more information about this shooting, as a Houstonian, and as a media observer. When the shooting was breaking news, one aspect of the story didn't sit well with me. It seemed as though local law enforcement and the media were not transparent with all they knew. It seemed like they were holding back.

Frankly, I was waiting for the shooter to be identified as an illegal alien. It turns out it is the other subject the media often initially omits from a breaking news story - the shooter was transgender. "She" was a he with a criminal record.

BREAKING: The Lakewood Church shooter was transgender.

Watch how quickly this story disappears.


pic.twitter.com/YCisa2CReV— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 12, 2024

Yep. Genesse Ivonne Moreno.

The 36-year-old previously identified as Jeffrey Escalante and had prior arrests for assault, forgery, marijuana possession. pic.twitter.com/MjsLZ4eOyT— Eddie (@ICU1010) February 12, 2024

Here's a recap of the story for those who haven't heard it - On Sunday afternoon, it was reported that a woman walked into a Houston megachurch, Lakewood Church, with what was described as a long rifle and a young child in tow. She was wearing a trenchcoat and a backpack. A Spanish-speaking service was about to begin. Two off-duty officers engaged and fired. In the chaos, the woman was shot and died on the scene. The little boy, believed to be 4 or 5 years old, was shot and is in critical condition at Texas Children's Hospital. It is unclear who shot the child. A 57-year-old man (an innocent bystander) was shot in the leg and taken to a hospital. When the woman was shot, she allegedly told officers she had a bomb. The bomb squad searched her car and backpack but found nothing.

CNN is reporting that the AR-15 had "Free Palestine" written on it. 

Houston Police Chief Finner conducted a press conference Sunday. He was joined by Joel Osteen and Mayor Whitmire. 

Two off-duty officers were present: a 28-year-old Houston Police Department officer and a 38-year-old agent with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, both with less than five years of service. The two officers engaged the shooter and she was struck, the police chief said.

The shooter used an AR-15 that had “Free Palestine” written on it, according to a federal law enforcement source. Investigators are trying to determine whether she was politically motivated or a disturbed individual, the source said.

“I want to commend those officers. She had a long gun and it could have been a lot worse,” Finner said. “But they stepped up and they did their job, and I want to thank them for that.”

For those wondering, yes, Lakewood Church has security. The church allows concealed carry but not open carry. The church has an average attendance of 45,000 people. It is huge. It used to be the sports arena for the Houston Rockets. The off-duty officers were working as security. Moreno pointed the weapon at them. 

Press reports are that the little boy will not likely survive

The shooter was identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno. As it turns out, she was a he. 

Members of the FBI, Conroe Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Houston Police Department and Texas Rangers arrived at a Conroe home hours after the Sunday shooting to collect evidence and try to piece together the main piece of the puzzle. 

The 36-year-old previously identified as Jeffrey Escalante and had prior arrests for assault, forgery, marijuana possession, theft, evading and unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to KHOU's Jeremy Rogalski. Accoring to a Texas Department of Public Safety records search, her criminal report dates back to 2005.

Joel Osteen posted a statement Sunday night.

Our community is devastated by today’s events and grateful for the swift actions of law enforcement. May the healing hands of God touch the lives of everyone involved and provide comfort during this difficult time.

In the face of such darkness, we must hold onto our faith and…


pic.twitter.com/hAzOSSX69i— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) February 12, 2024

Governor Abbott offered his support.

Our hearts are with those impacted by today’s tragic shooting in Houston.

Places of worship are sacred.

I have spoken with Mayor Whitmire and offered the full support of Texas to bring this criminal to justice.

Join Cecilia and me in praying for the Lakewood Church community.


pic.twitter.com/OVr7pJ0g7Q— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 11, 2024

The criminal is dead now so that probably ends that part of the story.

I used the pronoun 'she' in this post because that is how the shooter was described before his true identity was determined. The liberal media hates to report on stories involving the topic of transgenderism.  I wonder how long the press will keep the story alive. 

There is a trend, though, that sooner or later the press may have to acknowledge.

Colorado Springs shooter: nonbinary
Nashville school shooter: trans
Aberdeen shooter: trans
Denver school shooter: trans
Iowa school shooter: trans/genderfluid
Lakewood Church shooter: trans

The modern LGBTQ+ movement is radicalizing our youth into becoming violent extremists.— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok)


February 12, 2024


*** UPDATE ***  
During a press conference, police reported that the little boy is 7, not 5, as originally reported. That age change does not make his exposure to this event any less tragic. He is reported to be the shooter's biological son. That makes the shooter a woman.

There may be a family dispute that triggered the shooter to carry out such a horrific event. She has a history of mental health issues.

The rifle had the word 'Palestine' written on it. 

Her husband's family is Jewish. There may be antisemitism at play. 

The shooter is reported to have moved back and forth between identifying as female and male at various times. 

Police say it is too early to provide a motive.



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1 posted on 02/12/2024 9:10:36 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Whatever it is, male to female (widely reported), female to male (from Twitter), it was clear they/them/ze/zir had sympathy for Muslims and killed Christians. The perfect palace eunuch.


2 posted on 02/12/2024 9:16:48 PM PST by packagingguy
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To: SeekAndFind

Two off duty LEOs responsible for leaking tranny at church.


3 posted on 02/12/2024 9:19:31 PM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)
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To: null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; bitt; ...

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4 posted on 02/12/2024 9:26:52 PM PST by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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To: SeekAndFind

It has struck me that denying your real gender is akin to suicide. Ceasing to be who you are.

And the next step is, in this case, “suicide by cop”. Ceasing to be altogether.


5 posted on 02/12/2024 9:30:07 PM PST by Chad C. Mulligan
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To: SeekAndFind

1965 song Jet Pilot by Bob Dylan. Not released until the box set Biography in 1985.

Jet Pilot

Well, she’s got jet pilot eyes from her hips on down.
All the bombardiers are trying to force her out of town.

She’s five feet nine and she carries a monkey wrench.
She weighs more by the foot than she does by the inch.

She got all the downtown boys, all at her command

But you’ve got to watch her closely ‘cause she ain’t no woman
She’s a man.


6 posted on 02/12/2024 9:39:20 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls.)
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To: SeekAndFind

“moving back and forth between male and female at various times”?!

Even crazier than the average crazy tranny. Where do these people come from and who facilitates their madness?

Every aspect of this story needs to be burned into the awareness of every member of the public, but it will most likely be buried. At some point millions of normal and decent citizens will have had enough, and the pushback against all the insanity will be glorious.


7 posted on 02/12/2024 9:39:25 PM PST by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: SeekAndFind

Excellent. Thanks to Hotair for the list of previous trans shooters. I had been wanting that list and now I have it. Thank you for posting.

Colorado Springs shooter: nonbinary
Nashville school shooter: trans
Aberdeen shooter: trans
Denver school shooter: trans
Iowa school shooter: trans/genderfluid
Lakewood Church shooter: trans


8 posted on 02/12/2024 9:42:43 PM PST by Danie_2023
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

“It has struck me that denying your real gender is akin to suicide. Ceasing to be who you are.

And the next step is, in this case, “suicide by cop”. Ceasing to be altogether.”

It’s all the same evil, and it all amounts to the same rebellion against God. Ironic, since many of these cretins probably don’t acknowledge or believe in God.


9 posted on 02/12/2024 9:44:46 PM PST by Danie_2023
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To: Danie_2023

You might be able to find some more by perusing the threads listed under the keyword ‘transpsycho’

https://freerepublic.com/tag/transpsycho/index


10 posted on 02/12/2024 9:56:08 PM PST by TigersEye (Our Republic is under seige by globalist Marxists. Hold fast!)
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To: SeekAndFind

legalinsurrection.com has other mugshots of her going back to 2005

Definitely feminine facial features

Appears to be born female


11 posted on 02/12/2024 9:56:20 PM PST by digger48
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To: rktman

” leaking tranny at church.”

Put the brakes on that buddy, there is nothing funny about a
gender fluid spill ...


12 posted on 02/12/2024 9:57:27 PM PST by 1of10 (be vigilant , be strong, be safe, be 1 of 10 .)
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To: SeekAndFind

Ia this the 3rd or 4th trannie shooter in past 2 years?


13 posted on 02/12/2024 9:58:55 PM PST by MNDude
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To: digger48

I think it’s the other way around, Genesee fits with a person with a last name of Escalante, Jeffrey does not.


14 posted on 02/12/2024 10:00:49 PM PST by Truthsearcher
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To: TigersEye

“You might be able to find some more by perusing the threads listed under the keyword ‘transpsycho’”

Thanks.


15 posted on 02/12/2024 10:05:27 PM PST by Danie_2023
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To: SeekAndFind

Demon possessed.


16 posted on 02/12/2024 10:13:43 PM PST by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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To: SeekAndFind

17 posted on 02/12/2024 10:14:05 PM PST by Manic_Episode (A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
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To: Danie_2023

YW. I hope it helps.


18 posted on 02/12/2024 10:19:08 PM PST by TigersEye (Our Republic is under seige by globalist Marxists. Hold fast!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Place of Birth...El Salvador


19 posted on 02/12/2024 10:48:35 PM PST by angelsonmyside
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To: SeekAndFind

excellent church security. how it is done. I believe they questioned her on the way in and probably were watching to react so quickly.


20 posted on 02/12/2024 11:07:32 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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