The relationship between the woman and the boy, and who actually shot him and the man, is also unknown. After she was shot, the woman told police she had a bomb, but authorities said no explosives were found when her vehicle and backpack were searched. Mr Osteen said his congregation is “devastated”. He added that he would pray for the victims and the woman and their families. Places of worship are sacred.”The church has grown tremendously over the past 25 years since Mr Osteen took over after the death of his father John in 1999.

Source: The Times February 12, 2024 10:05 UTC