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Possible mass shooting averted Bellaire Baptist Church, Bossier City
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:38 am
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:38 am
Shooter was attempting to kill the congregation during their live stream
BOSSIER CITY, La. — On Sunday, June 1, 2025 a potentially dangerous situation was swiftly contained at Bellaire Baptist Church in Bossier City, where quick action by church security may have prevented a mass shooting.
According to witnesses, an unidentified man entered the church’s live-streaming area during the morning service and placed a loaded firearm on the ground. The man reportedly began turning a camera toward the congregation when security personnel intervened.
Bossier City Police arrived shortly after and took the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Christopher Strong, into custody.
Love Shreveport-Bossier confirmed the witness account with a verified source from the Bossier City Police Department.
Strong was booked into the Bossier City Jail on charges of illegally carrying a weapon, simple battery, and terrorizing.
He is expected to be transferred to the Bossier Maximum Facility for processing.
No injuries were reported. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
BOSSIER CITY, La. — On Sunday, June 1, 2025 a potentially dangerous situation was swiftly contained at Bellaire Baptist Church in Bossier City, where quick action by church security may have prevented a mass shooting.
According to witnesses, an unidentified man entered the church’s live-streaming area during the morning service and placed a loaded firearm on the ground. The man reportedly began turning a camera toward the congregation when security personnel intervened.
Bossier City Police arrived shortly after and took the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Christopher Strong, into custody.
Love Shreveport-Bossier confirmed the witness account with a verified source from the Bossier City Police Department.
Strong was booked into the Bossier City Jail on charges of illegally carrying a weapon, simple battery, and terrorizing.
He is expected to be transferred to the Bossier Maximum Facility for processing.
No injuries were reported. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
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Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:39 am to BillyBobfan24_7
Oddly enough, sitting in church, I have thoughts of this happening.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:41 am to BillyBobfan24_7
I worry about this happening at my church in suburban Portland fr
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:43 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:
Oddly enough, sitting in church, I have thoughts of this happening.
Same. I’ve sat there planning out what I would do 100 times.
Sad that we’ve reached this point.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:44 am to BillyBobfan24_7
That would have been wild if he would have been able to do it. I am just glad they were able to stop it in time.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:45 am to BillyBobfan24_7
One of the few places I go that I legit have thoughts of a possible attack happening
Unfortunately I’m a felon in a past life so can’t own a gun. But if I did…. Mass would be the top place I’d adhere to the ‘would rather get caught with it then without it’
Unfortunately I’m a felon in a past life so can’t own a gun. But if I did…. Mass would be the top place I’d adhere to the ‘would rather get caught with it then without it’
This post was edited on 6/2/25 at 8:46 am
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:47 am to Tyga Woods
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Same. I’ve sat there planning out what I would do 100 times. Sad that we’ve reached this point.
I have always done that. I don’t know if it’s ex military or just part of being a man.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:48 am to SirWinston
quote:
I worry about this happening at my church in suburban Portland fr
You folks at New Thought are always good for having new thoughts.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:49 am to BillyBobfan24_7
Church is the one place I never attend unarmed. It's such a vulnerable environment. I hope I'm one of many in there at any given time. I assume I am.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:51 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:
Oddly enough, sitting in church, I have thoughts of this happening.
Going to be a big problem when there are multiple shooters and not this lone wolf stuff.
After the TX church shooting, you'd have to be a fool not to pack in church.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:52 am to GRTiger
I think most churches have someone on security. We have a couple of Sheriff's deputy's that are present. They park their cruisers near the door, I guess as a reminder.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:53 am to SirWinston
quote:got some relatives that live in Vancouver and a small beach house in Seaside. We will be going visit on holiday soon enough mate
in suburban Portland
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:56 am to BillyBobfan24_7
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Strong was booked into the Bossier City Jail on charges of illegally carrying a weapon, simple battery, and terrorizing.
That's it? Hell he probably wont even get any jail time and will be able to try this again.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 8:58 am to BillyBobfan24_7
pretty sure my church has a guy that carries. always sits in the back pew, wears gun related shirts and tactical pants, and wears his sunglasses at 8am in church.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:02 am to GRTiger
Armed security also helps but a lot of smaller churches don’t have that. I told my buddy he should be carrying for sure at his church because they don’t have security.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:04 am to BigBinBR
quote:what other charges should he be slapped with?
That's it?
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:04 am to BigBinBR
Agreed I don’t know what kind of penalty “terrorizing” carries but attempted mass shootings should have their own law with severe punishment. Just because he didn’t succeed shouldn’t mean that he basically gets away with it.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:11 am to BillyBobfan24_7
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:12 am to SuperSaint
quote:
Unfortunately I’m a felon in a past life so can’t own a gun
get u a sling shot
u kno i keep that mf'n thang on me
but in the bay area, slingshots may be illegal
Posted on 6/2/25 at 9:12 am to BillyBobfan24_7
We have an armed police officer who is a member sitting in the back pew every service, and our doors are locked once the services begin
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