Crime
Jasmine Terry killed after shooting in Jacksonville home
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A woman was shot and killed early Tuesday morning inside a Northside Jacksonville home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
The incident occurred in the 800 block of Hartshill Place around 3:30 a.m.
JSO Homicide Unit Sergeant Ray Reeves reported that officers responded to a 911 call indicating that someone had been shot inside the residence.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Jasmine Terry suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest.
Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Detectives from JSO’s homicide division were called to the scene and have launched an active investigation.
Several individuals who were present at the time of the shooting have been detained and are cooperating with authorities.
Interviews with witnesses were conducted throughout the day Tuesday, but no arrests have been announced, and details regarding the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear.
At this time, investigators have not released information about a suspect or the nature of the relationship, if any, between Jasmine Terry and the individual responsible for the shooting.
The motive remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at (904) 630-0500. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
This remains an active investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes 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.