Crime
14-year-old Alonso killed in Greeley shooting, suspect arrested
GREELEY, CO – Authorities in Greeley have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy, identified as Alonso, that occurred early Monday evening.
According to the Greeley Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Sunlight Townhomes, located in the 500 block of 16th Street, shortly after the incident was reported.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the teenage victim unresponsive and suffering from gunshot injuries.
Emergency medical personnel rendered aid, but the boy was later pronounced deceased.
In a statement released by police, investigators confirmed that multiple witnesses were interviewed at the scene.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, a juvenile suspect was identified, arrested, and booked on charges related to the shooting.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the identity of the suspect or the circumstances that led to the incident, citing the involvement of minors.
Police emphasized that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The case remains under active investigation, and officials are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Jonathan Bohl at (970) 652-8235.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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.