Crime
Multiple people injured after mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Emergency crews responded to a major shooting incident Sunday evening at Boom Island Park in Northeast Minneapolis, where at least four individuals sustained gunshot wounds amid reports of over 100 rounds being fired.
According to initial reports from first responders at the scene, one of the victims, a 20-year-old female, was found in cardiac arrest after being shot in the left side of the chest.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was being actively performed on her by EMS personnel.
A 23-year-old male was also critically injured, sustaining gunshot wounds to his right hip and right arm.
Another victim, a 20-year-old male, was shot in both the neck and abdomen.
Additionally, a 25-year-old male was reportedly shot in the chest.
The condition of all victims remains unknown at this time, and authorities have not yet confirmed whether there were additional injuries.
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), along with multiple EMS units—reportedly at least five ambulance rigs—arrived on the scene shortly after the shooting occurred.
Witnesses reported hearing a barrage of gunfire, describing the situation as chaotic and terrifying.
A large police perimeter has since been established, and Boom Island Park remains an active crime scene.
No suspect information has been released, and no arrests have been made as of the latest available update.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or who may have video footage or other information to come forward.
The MPD has not ruled out the possibility that the shooting may have involved multiple suspects or been gang-related, but officials stressed that the investigation is in its early stages.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes 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.