Footage depicts the suspect in the Lakewood Church shooting outside a Conroe residence hours before entering the megachurch

Exclusive footage obtained by shows the Lakewood Church shooting suspect outside her Conroe residence just hours before allegedly entering the church with an AR-15 and opening fire.

The 36-year-old, who had a documented history of mental illness, legally purchased the gun she used in the shooting.

The videos reveal her outside her home and the trunk of her car opened, backed up to the garage.

The incident, involving her 7-year-old son who was injured, has sparked discussions about the potential role of red flag laws in preventing such tragedies.

Advocates argue that these laws could have prevented her access to firearms due to her mental health history.

Red flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, are implemented in 21 states and are believed to contribute to reduced homicides and suicides in some cases.

The shooting has renewed calls for the implementation of such laws in Texas.