Crime
Suspect in Custody Following Deadly Double Shooting in Gwinnett County
Following an investigation, detectives identified the female victim as 26-year-old Kevnna Robinson.
Gwinnett County, GA – Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a fatal double shooting that occurred over the weekend.
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire around 10 a.m. on Saturday in the 1800 block of Ardsley Place.
Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased female and an injured male at the scene.
The male victim was immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Following an investigation, detectives identified the female victim as 26-year-old Kevnna Robinson.
Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated domestic-related incident.
The suspect, Tyreun Whitaker, 21, was identified during the course of the investigation.
With assistance from the Acworth Police Department and Cobb County SWAT, Whitaker was located and taken into custody at a hotel in Acworth.
Whitaker is facing multiple charges, including:
- Malice Murder
- Felony Murder
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
He has been booked into the Gwinnett County Jail, where he remains in custody.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.
To remain anonymous, tipsters can reach Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.stopcrimeATL.com. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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.