Crime
Active Shooter Incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania – Threat Neutralized
West Manchester Township, PA – Law enforcement agencies and emergency responders rushed to UPMC Memorial Hospital in West Manchester Township, York County, following reports of an active shooter incident.
Authorities have since confirmed that the threat has been neutralized, though the situation remains under investigation.
Emergency services have reported multiple injuries, and additional EMS units were requested to assist at the scene.
According to early reports, at least one law enforcement officer was injured, and several victims have been transported to York Hospital for treatment.
The total number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.
UPMC Memorial Hospital, a 98-bed medical facility located at 1701 Innovation Drive, was placed on lockdown during the response.
Law enforcement officials worked swiftly to secure the premises, ensuring the safety of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
While initial reports suggested an active and fluid situation, police now state that the scene is under control.
However, due to encrypted police radio communications, details about the suspect(s) and the exact circumstances remain limited.
Authorities urge residents to avoid the area and follow official instructions while the investigation continues.
This remains a developing situation. Further updates will be provided as additional 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.