Crime
Video shows moments Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event in Orem
OREM, Utah – Shocking video circulating online shows the moment Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
According to law enforcement sources, a single round was discharged on campus, striking the visiting speaker. Emergency responders immediately attended to Kirk, who sustained injuries in the incident.
His current medical condition has not yet been publicly released.
The university issued a campus-wide alert shortly after the shooting, confirming that a suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to students, faculty, or staff.
The attack quickly drew national attention, with prominent political figures responding on social media. Utah Senator Mike Lee stated, “I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”
Vice President JD Vance also commented on X, writing: “Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.”
Law enforcement officials have not released the identity of the suspect or a possible motive.
The investigation remains active, with local police working alongside federal partners to process evidence and review security footage from the campus.
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.