Crime
Suspect in Enid Officer-Involved Shooting at Integris Health Hospital Identified as Dedrick Bloss
ENID, Okla. — Authorities have identified the suspect involved in Sunday night’s officer-involved shooting at Integris Health Enid Hospital as 46-year-old Dedrick Bloss.
The incident, which left a hospital security officer dead and ended with the suspect being fatally shot by police, remains under investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).
According to OSBI, the events began shortly before 11:00 p.m. on August 17, 2025, when Enid Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call near East Walnut Avenue and North 12th Street. While on scene, officers identified Bloss as the suspect.
A short time later, officers located his vehicle parked outside Integris Health Enid Hospital.
As officers attempted to make contact, Bloss fired shots toward them before entering the hospital.
Once inside, Bloss discharged multiple rounds, striking 72-year-old hospital public safety officer J.W. “Jim” Bode.
Despite emergency efforts, Bode succumbed to his injuries.
The hospital later released a statement on social media honoring Bode for his service, describing him as a dedicated security professional who gave his life protecting others.
Enid police officers then confronted Bloss inside the facility. An exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in Bloss being fatally shot.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials confirmed that no patients, medical staff, or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The hospital was secured, and authorities stressed there was no ongoing threat to the public.
The OSBI continues to lead the investigation, and no further details have been released.
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.