Armed Suspect Storms Houston Church With Loaded Gun and 100 Rounds — Stopped Seconds Before Potential Massacre
A would-be attacker allegedly walked straight into a Houston church service armed for mass destruction… and was stopped just in time.
According to reports, 23-year-old Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after authorities say he entered a downtown Houston church carrying a loaded .22-caliber revolver and more than 100 rounds of ammunition.
Court documents obtained by FOX 26 Houston reveal deeply disturbing allegations.
Mbwavi reportedly had a note on his phone outlining intentions to kill a pastor and was seen behaving suspiciously inside the church prior to the incident.
Witnesses say he followed a pastor into a bathroom multiple times before disappearing into the congregation.
Moments later, the situation escalated.
A security guard reportedly spotted Mbwavi gripping a concealed firearm and attempting to draw it. That’s when the guard sprang into action, tackling the suspect before he could fire a single shot. Church members rushed in to assist.
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According to court records, the incident occurred on March 15 at Eden Church, which conducts services at POST Houston in Downtown Houston on Sunday mornings.
According to court records, a church security guard member saw Mbwavi in the building wearing a backpack and was keeping an eye on him because of a previous incident two months before in which he had passed out “concerning” flyers and was asked to leave.
The guard told police that he saw Mbwavi following a pastor into the bathroom and then walk in and out three times. He reportedly then disappeared into the crowd.
Another pastor then approached Mbwavi and was speaking with him when the guard noticed Mbwavi holding the grip of a pistol that was tucked into his pocket, court documents state.
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According to court documents, the .22 caliber revolver was loaded with six live rounds, and 100 other rounds were found in his backpack. He also allegedly had a note on his phone about killing the pastor he had been following around.
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