2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. The suspect walked from Wilson Avenue to Grandview Avenue, and Kearns said when the suspect encountered the officers, he pulled out a handgun and shot them. Thirty-five-year-old Charles Thomas Jr. is recovering at home. Rost said every morning she prays for Officer Thomas, but said this morning that the prayer was a little longer after learning that he was one of two officers shot Monday afternoon. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. The officer's family members are at the hospital. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. He left his family at home and came to work. Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. He is a four-year member of the force. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. Students and coaches from McKeesport and Elizabeth Forward met for a group photo while wearing McKeesport Police Strong shirts in honor of fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. McCallister said violent crime is not an everyday thing (in McKeesport) like it is in some other cities, but it still happens enough to where people know its a problem. It is unclear what, if any, follow-up by the McKeesport police occurred. Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. An emergency dispatcher assures the officer multiple times that medics are on the way. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. During the service, people asked for peace in the community and for themselves for the grief brought on by the shooting. 90.5 WESA. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Across Evans Street, as police lined up along both sides of the entrance to the emergency room, neighbors looked on from sidewalks, windows and doorways. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. Pittsburgh is praying for the officer fighting for his life and we are sending our support to his family, friends, and the entire McKeesport Bureau of Police during this difficult time. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. Outside UPMC McKeesport hospital on Evans Street, more than a dozen officers stood around the emergency room entrance for hours before shutting down the street to transport Sluganskis body to the Allegheny County Medical Examiners Office in Pittsburghs Strip District. "Pittsburgh please join me in praying for the family of the McKeesport Police Officer taken from us, the Officer injured during the tragic incident, and the entire community of McKeesport. Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. They are heroes. The mayor's office did not release either of the officers' names but asked the community to keep the police department in their thoughts and respect the officers' families. Evidence markers are placed along Versailles Avenue following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault.Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were responding to a domestic-related disturbance call and were shot after encountering the suspect on Grandview Avenue, county police said.Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. We want each and every one of our officers to come home safely to their families every single day. A man has been accused in connection with the death of one police officer and the injury of another following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. Target 11 has also learned Morris mother filed a wrongful termination suit against the City of McKeesport, claiming racial and gender discrimination after she was fired. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said a 911 call came in just after noon from someone requesting a mental health check of a man later identified as Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31. Both Kidd and Powell are now in the Allegheny County Jail. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. Deputy Thomas Harris told the Trib on Thursday that he was working off-duty at the Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola when he was contacted by security personnel there about 12:10 p.m. ", The McKeesport mayor's office released a statement confirming one officer was killed and another was "seriously wounded.". Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. A shooting has left one person dead, sent two to the hospital, and led to lockdowns at three McKeesport Area Schools, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. The man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer and injuring another allegedly made a threatening phone call to an out-of-state bank about a month ago. Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. According to police, it was just after 5:25 Sunday morning when McKeesport Police learned of a shooting. The complaint says Morris then ran to the parking lot of the Uni-Mart on Versailles Avenue and told two people that he had been shot. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing one of them. The deputy contacted Allegheny County dispatchers and asked that McKeesport follow up with Morris to check on his well-being and check on the validity of his statements, which, unfortunately, came true, Harris said. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. Morris, 31, was taken to the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh just before noon and arraigned a short time later by District Judge Jehosha Wright, who denied bond. The suspect, Phillip Payne, is accused of shooting Dontae McKenith, 18, at a residence in the 1200 block of Soles Street around 2 a.m. Saturday, county homicide detectives said. Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital.Watch the video above.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 cameras showed 31-year-old Johnathan Morris leaving UPMC Presbyterian to be taken to the Allegheny County Jail for arraignment Thursday morning.Morris was also shot during Monday's incident in McKeesport. McKeesport Police Officer Sean Sluganski, 32,shot to death in the line of duty.Fellow Officer Charles Thomas also shot police say by Johnathan Morris. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Johnathan Morris, the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski, is placed in a police van outside UPMC Presbyterian hospital to be taken to the Allegheny County Jail for arraignment Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. It is always the goal of a first-responder to complete his or her daily duties and return home safely. | Watch WPXI NOW, 'It's just devastating': Community supporting McKeesport police after 2 officers shot, 1 killed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this horrific tragedy and to the McKeesport Police Department during this very difficult time.". 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"Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. He is always looking to help other people out especially children, and he makes a difference in a lot of kids lives in this community, said Barry. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. Thats affirmative. Suspect in McKeesport police shooting threatened to go on 'killing spree' weeks earlier, officials say The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy 2023 More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. Community reacts to killing of McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski, Community mourning after shooting of 2 McKeesport officers, Latest on the fatal shooting of officer Sean Sluganski. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. A teenager was in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Monday afternoon, police said.There was a heavy police presence and 25 evidence Sluganski was killed and Thomas was injured. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on Facebook, saying McKeesport is in many ways the "heart" of the Mon Valley. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Ross Stores (ROST) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates, Ross Stores (ROST) Tops on Q4 Earnings & Sales, Gives '23 View, 2 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, City of McKeesport giving bonuses to police officers, Man crushed between 2 trucks in East McKeesport. Jillian Forstadt. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. After shooting the two officers, Morris then exchanged gunfire with a third officer before being shot nearby, Kearns said. Click here to read more. Johnathan Morris, 31, faces charges in the McKeesport shooting that killed Officer Sean Sluganski and injured Officer Charles Thomas. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. It'll enter from the Mansfield Bridge and turn left onto West Fifth Avenue then right onto Walnut Street to Eden Park Boulevard and onto East Fifth Avenue. Lacey was at work, but her doorbell cam saw the shoutout. Accused McKeesport police shooting suspect leaves UPMC Presbyterian. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown Updated: 1:05 PM EST Mar 1, 2023 Infinite Scroll Enabled Show Transcript Police and "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. Johnathan J. Morris was dressed in a hospital gown, with his right leg in a walking boot and a white blanket draped across his lap. All McKeesport Area School District schools and buildings were on lockdown because of "police activity" nearby, but the lockdown has since been lifted, the district said on Facebook. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Sluganski family, friends, our students, faculty, staff and the community. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One juvenile is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. The public is asked to line up at 2 p.m., and the mayor's spokesperson suggested lining up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Boulevard. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The American flag outside the McKeesport Police Department are flying at half-staff in the wake of the shooting and killing of Officer Sean Sluganski. She said she is sick of the gun violence. Morris was also shot during Monday's incident in McKeesport. Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. PTSD, mental health issues need to be addressed," neighbor Robin Lacey said. Obviously, its early in the investigation, he said. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. I dont know if they were doing any follow up after that, Harris said. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM I still have too many family members left here., McKeesport resident Jeff Anderson, however, added: Whats going on in this city is very, very sad and its getting worse.. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. The mass and burial will take place at St. Albert the Great Church, Blessed Trinity Parish on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 12:00 p.m. A moment of silence was held before the girls basketball game Tuesday between McKeesport and Penn-Trafford for Sean Sluganski. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing WebA reported shooting in McKeesport has sent three McKeesport Area Schools into lockdowns, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. The McKeesport police chief identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas, who has been released from the hospital. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. According to Allegheny County police, McKeesport officers responded to a disturbance complaint involving a domestic situation in the 1400 block of Wilson Street at approximately 12:11 pm. Johnathan Morris, 32, who has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport, was released from the hospital on Thursday morning. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. One investigator A lone teddy bear was left with a letter addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" at the site where officer Sean Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Officers requesting a call back. The department identified the other officer shot as Charles Thomas Jr., 35. "To show our respect and support for Police Officer Sean Sluganski and his family, the McKeesport Area School District will operate on an asynchronous virtual learning day next Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The police officer "seriously injured" Monday in McKeesport was flown to UPMC Mercy Hospital, where sources tell KDKA-TV as many as 15 officers arrived to show support. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. OFFICER CHARLES THOMAS WAS INJURED. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. Police officers from across the county are getting ready to escort the fallen officer's body from UPMC McKeesport to the Strip District in Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office is located. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) A man having a mental health crisis shot and killed a police officer, wounded a second and fired at a third before being wounded in a shootout in a western Pennsylvania city on Monday, authorities said. However, they decided to approach him, I dont know what the details of what their ops were, but certainly the county police are looking into that.. The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Rost said every morning she prays for Officer Thomas, but said this morning that the prayer was a little longer after learning that he was one of two officers shot Monday afternoon. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. The Twin Rivers school shared photos of the cards on Facebook. Updated on: February 13, 2023 / 11:55 PM McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas By Talia Kirkland, WPXI-TV February 07, 2023 at 9:29 pm EST Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. Joseph Regan, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylania State Lodge, issued a statement Monday, saying: "These officers left their homes knowing it was their duty to protect and serve McKeesport regardless of the outcome. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. He joined the department in January 2020 and was promoted to full-time in January 2021. The warning was dire: a McKeesport man named Johnathan Morris was threatening to go on a killing spree. It was Jan. 13 three weeks 2 dead, 3 injured in McKeesport shootings, authorities say, Morning Roundup: State gives $272K to Allegheny County for 'clean' vehicles, Death of Penn Hills couple treated as murder-suicide, police say, GZA, Donnie Iris, John Mayer among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in March, How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. at 2 pm. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". Had the incident played out nonviolently, it would have (likely) ended with (Morris) wearing Officer Sluganskis handcuffs and being transported to the jail by McKeesport police, said Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. Visitors are asked to park at the old Benson Lincoln dealership on Route 51 and a shuttle bus will take you to the funeral home. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. At the McKeesport Police Department, two black wreaths hang in the doorway mourning the loss of one of their officers but also rallying and praying for another officer, Charles Thomas. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. Morris is charged with criminal homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, and aggravated assault, according to the charging documents obtained by KDKA-TV. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. One person is dead and at least three others are injured in two shooting scenes less than half a mile from each other in McKeesport. Morris is charged with shooting and killing Officer Sean Sluganski during a domestic disturbance call on Monday. Mondays shooting came just more than a month after Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire, 46, was gunned down after a dayslong manhunt for suspect Aaron Lamont Swan Jr., 28, of Duquesne. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The hearse is lead by a fire truck and surrounded by other police officers. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind Street. And now the community is in shock, mourning one of their police officers. The suspect, later identified as Johnathan Morris, walked from Wilson Avenue to Grandview Avenue, and Kearns said when the suspect encountered the officers, he pulled out a handgun and shot them. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Sluganski was killed while Thomas was injured. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. "I've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. Police escort the body of a City of McKeesport police officer killed in an afternoon shooting from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiners office Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Details of McKeesport officer's fatal shooting emerge; man charged A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital.Watch the video above.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. At least one person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting early Wednesday afternoon in McKeesports Crawford Village, according to an Allegheny You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. He has now been charged. MCKEESPORT, Pa. At the McKeesport Police Department, two black wreaths hang in the doorway mourning the loss of one of their officers but also rallying and praying for another officer, Charles Thomas. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home at 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Monday, Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays fatal shooting of a McKeesport police officer marks two line-of-duty deaths already this year for law enforcement in Western Pennsylvania after more than a 2 dead, 3 injured in McKeesport shootings, authorities say, Morning Roundup: State gives $272K to Allegheny County for 'clean' vehicles, Death of Penn Hills couple treated as murder-suicide, police say, GZA, Donnie Iris, John Mayer among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in March, How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. 1 police officer dead, another injured after shooting in McKeesport, Hundreds gather at McKeesport vigil to honor Officer Sean Sluganski, Funeral arrangements announced for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski, Superintendent, former teacher remembers fallen McKeesport police officer, McKeesport mayor reacts to death of officer. Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. The McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. Two young males were transported to local hospitals, where one died. 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