Crime
Video Captures Chaotic Moments During Officer-Involved Shooting in Downtown Tulsa
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a chaotic scene unfolded in downtown Tulsa as a large crowd gathered near the intersection of 2nd Street and Elgin Avenue.
What began as a large gathering escalated into violence, prompting a significant police response.
Despite a number of officers already present at the scene, additional units were requested due to escalating tensions within the crowd.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, a physical altercation erupted, quickly followed by multiple individuals discharging firearms—both into and out of the dense crowd.
Officers on the scene identified one suspect actively firing a semi-automatic handgun while standing among the crowd.
The suspect fled on foot as officers attempted to apprehend him. During the foot pursuit, an officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
Officers immediately began administering life-saving measures at the scene.
While officers were rendering aid to the first suspect, a second armed individual positioned behind them was observed holding a semi-automatic pistol.
An officer, positioned at a different vantage point, perceived the individual as an active threat and discharged their weapon.
Despite officers’ efforts to provide medical assistance, the second suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
At least five additional individuals were struck by gunfire during the incident, with injuries ranging in severity.
All were transported to local hospitals for treatment. As of this report, no additional fatalities have been confirmed, though police suspect there may be more victims who have not yet come forward.
Tulsa Police’s Crime Scene Unit has recovered multiple firearms, spent shell casings, and projectiles from the area.
Several nearby buildings were also struck by gunfire, and officers are working closely with affected business owners to assess property damage.
The officers involved in the shootings have been placed on administrative leave, following standard department policy.
The entirety of the incident—including the use of force by officers—will be thoroughly reviewed by the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities urge anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, or who has relevant information or video footage, to contact Tulsa Police at 918-596-9222.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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.