Crime
Victims killed in Shively apartment shooting identified
Shively, KY — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the three individuals killed in a tragic shooting at a Shively apartment complex on Monday evening, February 17, 2025.
The victims have been identified as:
- Sabrie Johnson, 18
- Simeon Watson, 19
- Mia Lee, 18
The coroner’s report ruled the cause of death for all three victims as homicide.
According to the Shively Police Department (SPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 2220 block of Crums Lane — near Dixie Highway — at approximately 5:20 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two men and one woman suffering from gunshot wounds inside an apartment. Despite emergency response efforts, all three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that both Mia Lee and Simeon Watson lived within the same block on Crums Lane, though specific addresses were not provided.
Footage showed a significant police presence, with several patrol vehicles and an ambulance stationed outside the apartment complex as investigators worked the scene.
At this time, no suspects have been identified and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
The Shively Police Department is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Individuals can contact SPD at 502-930-2773 or submit tips online.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.