Churchgoers in Louisiana prevented teenager armed with a rifle from entering church during children’s Mass

Churchgoers in Louisiana stopped a teenager with a rifle from entering a church where 60 children were waiting for their first Holy Communion. The suspect was confronted by parishioners and taken into custody by the police. The church service was disrupted as the congregation prayed and panicked. The suspect was charged with terrorizing the church and possession of a firearm by a juvenile. Police praised the church’s quick response and announced increased security measures. The communion event continued despite the incident. The church thanked police and parishioners for their swift actions and announced plans for future security measures.

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