Crime
25-year-old Nick killed in overnight Milwaukee shooting
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man, identified by loved ones as Nick, in the early hours of Wednesday morning on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. to the area of North 84th Street and West Fairmount Avenue, just east of Timmerman Airport, following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to provide emergency aid, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman who identified herself as the victim’s girlfriend told investigators that the shooting occurred while they were sleeping in the same room.
She alleged that prior to the incident, there had been an argument involving the victim’s vehicle.
She believes the suspect fired shots through a window of the residence, striking the victim as he lay inside.
Police have not released additional details about the suspect or motive, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators continue to process the scene and gather witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information that may assist in the case is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (8477).
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.