Crime
Former Campbell High School Student Killed in Shooting at After-Prom Party, Suspect Carlos Diaz Arrested
The victim, identified in the arrest warrant as Ashton, a juvenile age 17 or younger, was fatally shot during an altercation.
Powder Springs, Ga. – A former Campbell High School student tragically lost their life in a shooting that occurred over the weekend at an after-prom party in Powder Springs, according to authorities.
The incident took place on Saturday night at a residence on New MacLand Road in West Cobb County.
The victim, identified in the arrest warrant as Ashton, a juvenile age 17 or younger, was fatally shot during an altercation.
Police have arrested Carlos Diaz, who is now facing multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Campbell High School Principal Dr. Vanessa Watkins addressed the tragedy in a letter to parents on Sunday, confirming that the victim was a former student.
“With a heavy heart, I find myself typing the most devastating words for a principal to type or a parent to read,” Watkins wrote. “Late last night, at a house in West Cobb, a fight resulted in a former Campbell student losing their life. While this tragedy didn’t have anything to do with our school directly, we have already begun hearing how it is affecting our students.”
In response to the incident, Campbell High School has arranged for counseling services to be available for students and staff who may need support.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and additional details may be released as the case progresses.
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.