Crime
Video: Woman Fatally Shot at 79th & Bennett in Chicago, Leaves Behind Six Children
No suspects are currently in custody.
Chicago, IL – The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified 29-year-old Jamia Taylor, also known as “Mya”, as the victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning.
On February 9, 2025, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to multiple reports of a woman shot near 79th Street and Bennett Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Taylor unresponsive in the middle of the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and body.
Emergency responders rushed her to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Taylor had been attending a party or gathering to celebrate her birthday when she was approached by an unknown assailant, who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
No suspects are currently in custody.
The CPD’s Area 4 Detectives are actively investigating this homicide. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward by:
- Submitting an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.COM
- Calling the Chicago Police Department’s 4th District at (312) 747-8205
Taylor, a mother of six, leaves behind her young children and a grieving family.
The community is asked to honor their wishes and keep Taylor’s loved ones in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
This remains an ongoing investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available.
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.