Crime
27-year-old Mickese Bostic Killed in Front of Children During Family Gathering in Birmingham
Shatice Jackson in Custody.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A family celebration turned deadly Sunday night in the South Roebuck neighborhood when a woman allegedly killed a man in front of several children during a domestic altercation, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred just before 10:00 p.m. at a residence located in the 700 block of Lisa Lane, where family members had gathered to celebrate both Easter and a birthday.
According to Birmingham Police, an argument broke out between a woman identified as Shatice Jackson and a man identified as 27-year-old Mickese James Bostic inside the home.
During the dispute, the woman reportedly brandished a firearm and began shooting at Bostic.
While no one inside the home was struck by the gunfire, the situation quickly escalated outside.
Investigators say both individuals exited the residence, at which point the woman entered her vehicle and fatally struck Bostic by pinning him between the car and the side of the house.
Bostic was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that several children were present during the incident and witnessed the fatal confrontation.
The woman was taken into custody at the scene by responding officers.
As of Monday, her formal charges have not yet been released.
The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive beyond the initial domestic argument. Counseling services for the children and other family members impacted by the tragedy are expected to be made available.
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.