Church Security Stops Potential Active Shooter During Service
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During the 10:15 a.m. service at Bellaire Baptist Church in Bossier City, Louisiana, an individual known to the church entered the sanctuary with a firearm and a backpack containing ammunition. The incident occurred while the service was being live streamed to over 3,800 viewers.
The suspect, Christopher Dewayne Strong, climbed onto the church’s media platform at the rear of the sanctuary. A staff member in the sound booth, located behind the camera setup, observed Strong produce a firearm and quietly alerted church security personnel. Strong attempted to manipulate the livestream camera but was unsuccessful. This delay allowed security personnel to respond before he could retrieve the firearm.
Strong was detained by the church’s security team without incident and held until Bossier City Police arrived. He was arrested and is currently facing charges including terrorism, simple battery, and illegal carrying of a firearm. According to church leadership, Strong has previously received assistance from the church in the form of food, shelter, and facility access.
No injuries were reported. Church officials stated that their security team consists of…