Crime
Two Dead, Three Critically Injured in Shooting at Memphis Infiniti Sports Bar
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A violent altercation at a Memphis sports bar early Tuesday morning left two men dead and three others injured, including two women and another man, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).
Officers responded to a shooting call around 2:00 a.m. at Infiniti Sports Bar & Grill, located on North Watkins Street in the Frayser neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a chaotic and active scene where five individuals had sustained gunshot wounds.
According to MPD Colonel Carlos Davis, the shooting was the result of a fight that began inside the bar and escalated into gunfire.
Four individuals were shot inside the establishment, while a fifth victim was shot in the parking lot.
One of the male victims was pronounced dead at the scene outside the bar.
A second male victim was transported to Regional One Health, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The remaining victims — two women and one man — were reportedly driven to area hospitals by private vehicles.
All three were listed in critical condition at the time of the report.
Col. Davis described the situation as “chaotic,” noting that officers had to secure the scene and assist emergency responders amid the confusion.
He also acknowledged that this was not the first incident at the location. In February, MPD previously responded to the bar after a firearm accidentally discharged when an employee reportedly fell while cleaning.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released information on any potential suspects or arrests.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine how the conflict escalated and who was involved.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Memphis Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
This marks another tragic instance of gun violence at a Memphis nightlife venue, and community leaders continue to call for increased safety measures at establishments prone to recurring disturbances.
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.