Crime
Four Teenagers Shot, Two Killed in Apparent Ambush Attack in Tulsa
The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a deadly ambush-style attack that left two teenagers dead and two others injured early Saturday morning.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on February 8, 2025, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex near 11800 E. 21st Street after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered four teenage victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims, both 18 years old, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The two surviving victims, identified as an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old, were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
According to authorities, multiple residents in the area heard the gunshots and came outside to investigate, with some attempting to assist the victims before emergency responders arrived.
The initial responding officers secured the crime scene, ensuring that critical evidence was preserved.
The Crime Scene Unit later recovered numerous shell casings as part of the ongoing investigation.
Homicide detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
Anyone with details regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
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.