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Armed intruders, threats in the room, and the teams that stepped in.

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Security · Houston, Texas

A security volunteer spotted the gun before it cleared his pocket

At Eden Church in downtown Houston, a security team member recognized a man who had been asked to leave weeks earlier, watched him closely, and tackled him as he reached for a loaded revolver.

March 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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Security · Ellensburg, Washington

"Very close to a mass shooting": two officers in the pews made the difference

About 50 people were worshipping at Prophet Elijah Orthodox Church when an armed couple arrived. An off-duty officer and a retired officer in the congregation stepped in. Police later found a fully automatic rifle in the couple's SUV.

March 1, 2026 · 2 min read
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Security · Kansas City, Missouri

Shots through the sanctuary wall during a funeral prayer

During a funeral for a homicide victim, gunfire from the street hit the front of New Beginning Apostolic Church. Four people were hurt, including an off-duty officer. A suspect was charged in April.

February 27, 2026 · 2 min read
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