Crime
Active shooter shot and killed by Douglas County deputy after shooting inside Highlands Ranch Main Event
Highlands Ranch, CO – A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man late Saturday night, February 8, 2025, in the parking lot of an entertainment center following a separate but apparently connected shooting that left a woman injured inside the venue.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, an entertainment complex located off Centennial Boulevard, just before midnight.
Upon arrival, a deputy encountered an armed man in the parking lot.
According to Sheriff Darren Weekly, the deputy issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop his weapon.
When the man refused to comply, the deputy fired his weapon, striking the suspect.
- Life-saving measures were performed on the male suspect, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Inside the Main Event facility, deputies discovered a female victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to her chest. She was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
- A second female was identified as the alleged shooter inside the business and was taken into custody.
Investigators confirmed that multiple rounds were fired inside the entertainment center, but the connection between the male suspect shot by deputies and the shooting inside the venue remains under investigation.
Sheriff Darren Weekly stated that while the exact relationship between the two incidents is still unclear, authorities believe they are connected.
“This situation could have been much worse,” Sheriff Weekly said during a Sunday morning press conference. “We had an armed individual in a large entertainment venue with shots fired inside. Fortunately, a nearby deputy was able to respond quickly. Unfortunately, he had to take a life in the process, but his actions likely prevented further harm.”
The 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Team is conducting an independent investigation into the deputy-involved shooting.
Authorities are continuing to interview witnesses and gather evidence.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7500.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.