Crime
21-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of 33-year-old Chelsea Milledge in Albany
ALBANY, GA – A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman inside a residence on Wednesday, January 22, authorities confirmed.
Officers from the Albany Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Holloway Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim, later identified as 33-year-old Chelsea Milledge, was transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery for her injuries.
Following information obtained at the scene, officers were able to identify and locate a suspect, 21-year-old Eugene Barber, who was taken into custody for questioning.
After conducting a thorough investigation, authorities determined that multiple children were present in the residence at the time of the shooting; however, they were unharmed.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, Milledge succumbed to her injuries Thursday morning.
Barber now faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, including:
- Murder
- Home Invasion (1st Degree)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Crimes
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is urged to contact the Albany Police Department at (229) 431-2100 or Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.