24/7 LiveHoustonSouthwestSoutheastNorthwestNortheast

PHOTOS: Louisiana movie theater shooting

Friday, July 24, 2015
Jillian Johnson,33, was killed when a gunman opened fire in a theater in Lafayette, La. Her family posted a tribute on her work's Instagram account.
Police have identified this man, John Russel Houser, as the Louisiana movie theater shooter.
Two teachers are hailed as heroes in the Lafayette theater shooting after one pulled the fire alarm and the other took a bullet for her. They were not among the three killed.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called a teacher in the Lafayette theater shooting a hero after she took a bullet for her coworker.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
July 23, 2015: A lone gunman opened fire in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana before turning the gun on himself, police said.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
A gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana on Thursday night in a killing rampage before taking his own life.
1 of 22
Jillian Johnson,33, was killed when a gunman opened fire in a theater in Lafayette, La. Her family posted a tribute on her work's Instagram account.
redarrowworkshop/Instagram
Report a correction or typo

Related Topics

  • LOUISIANA
  • SHOOTING
  • MOVIE THEATER
Watch Live
ON NOW

Top Stories

Spirit Airlines begins winding down operations, canceling all flights

  • 4 minutes ago

Plane carrying pickleball players crashes south of Austin: Officials

Rain clears out overnight, beautiful weekend ahead for Houston

  • 4 minutes ago

Tomball woman convicted of murdering husband charged with new crime

Dive team suspends search after reports of woman in Brays Bayou: HFD

Athlete of the Week: Klein Collins HS hurdler seen as 'best ever'

Mechanic accused of taking money from another customer, victim says

Man frustrated by lack of police help in stolen truck case

ABC13 Houston
Topics
WeatherTrafficWatchPhotosApps
Regions
HoustonSouthwestSoutheastNorthwestNortheast
Categories
LocalishAction 13Texas True Crime13 Unsolved13 InvestigatesSportsRenters' Rights
Company
About ABC13 HoustonContact UsABC13 News TeamEmploymentEnter to WinSubmit A News TipAccessibilityABC13 Merchandise
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Children's Privacy Policy
Your US State Privacy Rights
Terms of Use
Interest-Based Ads
Public Inspection File
FCC Applications
Copyright © 2026 ABC, Inc., KTRK-TV Houston. All Rights Reserved.