Crime
Four people injured in shooting during class reunion picnic at Tyner Community Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting Saturday afternoon at the Tyner Recreation Complex, located in the 6900 block of Ty Hi Drive.
The incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. while an annual Tyner High School class reunion was underway near the Tyner Community Center and Tyner Academy.
According to the Chattanooga Police Department, multiple shots were fired during a large gathering on the recreational field.
Witnesses reported chaos as gunfire erupted in multiple volleys, causing attendees to drop to the ground for cover.
One of the victims, identified as Shyria Kelly, was shot three times in the leg.
A witness at the scene assisted her before two nurses applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until emergency responders arrived.
All four victims were transported to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover.
At this time, Chattanooga police have not released information about a suspect or any arrests.
However, officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The area was secured shortly after the shooting, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chattanooga Police Department.
Updates will be provided as new details are confirmed.
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.