Christopher Strong Arrested After Possible Mass Shooting Averted at Bellaire Baptist Church

Christopher Strong Arrested After Possible Mass Shooting Averted at Bellaire Baptist Church

BOSSIER CITY, La. — A potentially devastating situation was swiftly contained on Sunday, June 1, 2025, when Christopher Strong, 21, was arrested after entering Bellaire Baptist Church during a morning service and reportedly exhibiting behavior consistent with planning a mass shooting.

According to multiple eyewitnesses, Strong entered the church’s live-streaming area and placed a loaded firearm on the ground. He then began adjusting a camera toward the congregation, prompting immediate concern from church security personnel, who acted quickly to intervene and detain him before anyone was harmed.

Bossier City Police responded within minutes and took Strong into custody without further incident. According to a verified source from the Bossier City Police Department, Strong was booked into the Bossier City Jail on multiple charges, including:

• Illegally carrying a weapon
• Simple battery
• Terrorizing

He is expected to be transferred to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility for further processing.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the congregation was safely evacuated. Services were suspended for the remainder of the day as police secured the area and began a full investigation into the suspect’s actions and potential motives.

The organization Love Shreveport-Bossier confirmed key details of the incident through a verified police source. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence, including video footage and witness statements, to determine whether Strong acted alone or if others may have been involved.

While a motive has not yet been disclosed, law enforcement is treating the incident with the highest level of seriousness. The church’s leadership expressed deep gratitude for the quick and professional actions of their security team, who likely prevented a tragedy.

Bellaire Baptist Church has also extended support to members of the congregation, offering counseling and pastoral care in the wake of the alarming event.

The Bossier City Police Department urges anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.