Crime
7 people injured in shooting at The Collective in Midtown Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A mass shooting late Monday night outside a popular Midtown bar in Oklahoma City has left at least seven individuals injured, including at least one person critically, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Officers were dispatched to The Collective, located near Northwest 10th Street and Hudson Avenue, shortly after 11:00 p.m. on May 5, 2025, following reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers encountered multiple gunshot victims in and around the scene.
While some victims were treated and transported from the site by emergency responders, others reportedly arrived at local hospitals by private means shortly after the incident.
Medical personnel continue to assess the full extent of injuries sustained.
Police confirmed that at least seven people were shot during the incident, though they cautioned that the number could increase or decrease as the investigation develops.
The scene outside The Collective remains active, with a significant law enforcement presence as detectives work to gather evidence, speak to witnesses, and determine a motive.
At this time, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the shooting stemmed from an altercation or was a targeted act.
Police are urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Officials describe the situation as fluid, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Authorities are also asking for the public’s cooperation in providing any eyewitness accounts, videos, or details that may aid in identifying those responsible.
Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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.