Crime
Disgruntled Former Employee in Custody After Fires Shots Outside Walmart in Katy
KATY, TX – On Monday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a Walmart store located on the Grand Parkway at Morton Road in the Katy area.
Initial reports described the situation as an “active shooter” incident, prompting a swift law enforcement response.
However, Gonzalez later clarified that it was not an active shooter event and assured the public that there was no immediate danger.
According to Sheriff Gonzalez, the incident began when a disgruntled former employee arrived at the Walmart and caused a disturbance.
Store staff intervened and escorted the individual out of the building.
As he was being removed, the suspect fired multiple shots toward the nearby freeway. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
After firing the shots, the suspect left the store. Deputies responded promptly, locating the suspect’s vehicle a short distance away.
Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Sheriff Gonzalez praised the rapid response of the deputies, which ensured the situation was brought under control quickly and without harm to the community.
The incident remains under investigation, and the suspect’s identity, along with potential charges, will be released as the investigation progresses.
Residents are reassured that the situation is resolved and there is no lingering threat in the area.
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.