Crime
Graphic Video: Two Dead, Two Injured in Quadruple Shooting Outside Foot Locker in Eastpointe
Eastpointe, Mich. — A violent altercation outside a Foot Locker store in Eastpointe on Saturday afternoon escalated into a quadruple shooting that left two people dead and two others injured, according to the Eastpointe Police Department.
The shooting occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Foot Locker near 8 Mile Road and Kelly Road.
Authorities say the violence was the result of a dispute between two groups of individuals that quickly turned deadly.
Graphic video footage from the scene shows three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds—two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third individual, shot in the face, who was reportedly conscious and alert.
The remaining two victims sustained injuries that police say are non-life-threatening and are currently listed in stable condition.
According to police, the altercation began as a verbal dispute and quickly escalated.
During the confrontation, one individual reportedly drew a firearm and began striking another person with the weapon, which ultimately broke during the assault.
In response, a woman retrieved a second firearm from the trunk of a vehicle and opened fire, striking four individuals.
A third person allegedly picked up the firearm used in the shooting and fled the scene.
Detective Lieutenant Alexander Holish of the Eastpointe Police Department emphasized that, despite the chaotic and deadly nature of the incident, “we’re very lucky that bullets didn’t enter the store,” potentially endangering staff and customers inside.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Police are continuing to investigate and are working to identify those involved.
While no suspects are currently in custody, officials stated that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Eastpointe Police Department or reach out anonymously through local tip lines.
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.