Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Detroit, Suspect in Custody
Detroit, MI – A shooting during an eviction escalated into a tense barricaded situation on Detroit’s west side, resulting in a District Court employee being shot and a suspect taken into custody.
The situation unfolded at approximately 12:45 p.m. at a residence on Stahelin Avenue near Cathedral Street, as officials from the 36th District Court arrived to conduct an eviction.
During the process, an individual inside the home opened fire, striking a District Court employee twice.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Following the shooting, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the home, prompting an immediate response from the Detroit Police Department (DPD).
A heavy police presence, including tactical units, was deployed to secure the area and negotiate with the suspect.
Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured, and law enforcement did not return fire during the incident.
After a standoff, the suspect was taken into custody without further violence.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and officials have yet to release further details about the suspect or potential charges.
Residents in the area were advised to stay indoors as police worked to de-escalate the situation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detroit Police at (313) 596-2200 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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.