Crime
52-year-old Antwan Hogans killed in Downtown Milwaukee shooting
A deadly shooting in downtown Milwaukee left one person dead and four others injured just after midnight on Saturday, July 12, 2025, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
Authorities say the gunfire broke out near the intersection of Water and Michigan Streets shortly after 12:00 a.m.
Responding officers found five individuals had been shot.
One of the victims, identified as 52-year-old Antwan Hogans—known affectionately as “Tweezy”—was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hogans was a well-known and deeply respected member of the Milwaukee community.
Described by those close to him as ambitious, driven, and magnetic, he was admired for his resilience, charisma, and dedication to bettering his life and the lives of those around him.
He was a devoted father and friend, and his loss leaves a profound void in the community.
The second victim, believed to be approximately 30 years old, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, as were three other individuals—ages 39, 34, and 32—all suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and is actively seeking the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact MPD at (414) 935-7360.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
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.