'Antisemitic writings' found in search of Joel Osteen megachurch shooter's items

“Antisemitic writings” were found in a search of items belonging to the shooterwho opened fire Sunday afternoon at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, according to law enforcement.

The woman, identified as 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno, was carrying an assault-style rifle with the word “Palestine” written on it, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter.

A motive for the incident is still not clear, but police said they believe she acted alone and has a documented history of mental health problems. Police said there was a dispute between Moreno and her ex-husband’s family, some of whom are Jewish, may be related to the shooting, Houston Police Commander Chris Hassig said in a news briefing Monday.

The shooter also made several statements during the course of the incident, but the officials declined to describe them. Law enforcement officials added that Moreno previously went by multiple aliases, including both male and female names.

Moreno also brought her 7-year-old son with her to the church, the officials said. During the incident, the shooter stated she had a bomb, but a search of the vehicle showed there were no explosive devices, officials said.

Preliminary tests done of chemicals found on the scene concluded that the materials did not pose any risk, Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña said in the Monday news briefing.

“The products on their own are are benign, and they’re common products that we would see in other applications,” Peña said.

Law enforcement records show the shooter had at least six prior arrests since 2005, including unlawful carrying of a weapon, which she pleaded guilty to; evading arrest; and assault on a public official, which was pleaded to a lesser