Crime
Police Identify Woman Killed in Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting, Two Suspects in Custody
Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Jasmin Chavez.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 2 p.m. in the 1400 block of Southwest 38th Street, located between South Pennsylvania Avenue and South Blackwelder Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Chavez critically injured after her vehicle had crashed into the side of Redemption Church, just a few blocks from where the shooting took place.
Chavez was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
According to investigators, Chavez had stopped in the 1300 block of Southwest 38th Street to speak with several individuals when an altercation occurred, leading to her being shot.
In an attempt to flee the scene, she drove a short distance before losing control of her vehicle and crashing into the church building.
Following a swift investigation, authorities arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting: a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl. Both suspects were taken into custody on first-degree murder complaints.
The 19-year-old suspect has been booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old was placed in custody at the Berry House, a juvenile detention facility.
Due to the ongoing investigation and pending formal charges, the names of the suspects have not yet been released.
The Oklahoma City Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact their homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
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.