Crime
Mothers Day Murder-Suicide in Kalispell: 4 people found dead in Silverbrook Estates
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Kalispell Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after four individuals were discovered shot to death inside a home in the Silverbrook Estates neighborhood on Sunday morning.
According to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio, officers responded to the residence following a call reporting a mental health concern.
Upon arrival, officers entered the home and found four deceased individuals, all of whom appeared to have sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Chief Venezio emphasized that the incident is believed to be isolated, and there is currently no threat to the public.
Police did not indicate whether a suspect has been identified or whether one of the deceased may have been responsible for the shootings.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the nature of the relationships between those involved or the circumstances leading up to the incident.
A significant law enforcement presence remains at the scene as investigators work to process evidence and gather information.
The Kalispell Police Department, in coordination with other local agencies, will remain on-site throughout the day.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Kalispell Police Department.
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.