Texas man with loaded gun, 100 rounds tackled by security at Houston church: police
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“A Texas man armed with a loaded gun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition was tackled by a security guard inside a Houston church before he could open fire, police said.”
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“Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi, 23, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show.”
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“Houston police said that on March 15, Mbwavi arrived at Eden Church, which holds services at Post Entertainment Center in downtown Houston on Sunday mornings.”
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“A member of the church’s security team recognized Mbwavi, who had been asked to leave the property roughly two months earlier after he tried handing out 'concerning' flyers.”
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“The church’s pastor asked the security team to monitor Mbwavi.”
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“The security guard told police he saw Mbwavi wearing a backpack and following a pastor into the bathroom, then walking in and out multiple times before disappearing into the crowd.”
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“Another pastor confronted Mbwavi, and while the two were speaking, the security guard noticed Mbwavi holding the grip of a pistol in his pocket.”
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“The guard told police he saw Mbwavi reach for the gun and tackled him, believing he was about to harm members of the security team and congregation.”
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“Mbwavi had his cellphone in his hand and was allegedly counting down, leading the guard to believe a bomb could be detonated.”
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“The security team and members of the church assisted the guard in restraining Mbwavi.”
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“While on the ground, Mbwavi allegedly shouted, 'I’m going to kill [the pastor], who is a fake prophet. I am a prophet called Warlock.'”
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“Mbwavi’s cellphone was allegedly open to a notes application containing information about killing the church’s pastor.”
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“Mbwavi was carrying a .22-caliber revolver loaded with six live rounds, along with more than 100 additional rounds in his backpack, according to court documents.”
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