Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. "But as with all of our officers, you can imagine him, who was there, shot as well with officer Sluganksi," Mayor Cherepko said. "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. The shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. Patterson (Street) at Versailles (Avenue)., During a press briefing late Monday afternoon, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko said, Please keep the family in your prayers, (along with) our police officers, and just pray for our whole city.. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. Please enter valid email address to continue. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. "Today that heart is broken by senseless violence and another stark example of the danger that our law enforcement officers face every day, on every shift and on every call," the sheriff's office said. PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after 2 police officers shot in McKeesport. 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. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. OFFICER SEAN SLUGANSKI WAS KILLED. 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. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. He was later found running and an officer, identified later as Sluganski, said over the radio, "Watch his right hand in pocket, appears real heavy.". McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. One investigator Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. If they need anything, they can reach out to us and let them know all of Bethel Park and Allegheny County is behind them," she said. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. If you'd like to pay your respects on Tuesday, you're asked to line the funeral procession route through McKeesport. Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. You're asked to line these streets at 2 p.m. Nearly one week after the death of a McKeesport police officer, loved ones and the community started to say their final goodbyes at the John F. Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. WebA reported shooting in McKeesport has sent three McKeesport Area Schools into lockdowns, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. "Our office stands with the men and women of the McKeesport Police Department and on behalf of Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus and our entire staff, we extend our deepest sympathies to those impacted by today's shooting. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. 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. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. They are heroes. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. Lacey was at work, but her doorbell cam saw the shoutout. People watch and record as 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. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. McKEESPORT, Pa. Two people are dead and two others are injured in two shooting scenes less than half a mile from each other in McKeesport. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. "I'm afraid for them.". He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. Accused McKeesport police shooting suspect leaves UPMC Presbyterian. 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. 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 Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. His visitation is happening until 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." She gave her video to the police for their investigation. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. "I want to offer my sincere condolences to the loved ones of Officer Sluganski, who died a hero bravely responding to an emergency call for help. "I have no clue who would kill him," said Mae Hudson, who lives near where the shooting happened. "Today is a tragic day for the Commonwealth, for all of Allegheny County, and for the families of Officers Sluganski and Thomas, who said goodbye to them yesterday morning as they always do, not knowing what might happen. Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. Le'Juane Powell was arrested earlier this month on charges of homicide and abuse of a corpse in Lennex's death. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. 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. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. The scene outside of UPMC McKeesport hospital after a McKeesport officer was killed and another officer was wounded along with the suspected shooter on Monday. Thirty-five-year-old Charles Thomas Jr. is recovering at home. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. 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.. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. 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.. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. I dont think he saw any combat, Zappala said. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. More details can be found in the post below: Remembering Officer Sluganski.The FOP is setting up a fund for the fallen McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski. Deonte Kidd is facing several charges in Kenneth Lennex's death, including abuse of a corpse, hindering apprehension/prosecution, destroying/concealing evidence and two conspiracy charges. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they encountered the suspect on Grandview Avenue. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. Mckeesport Shooting Suspect has been arrested and charged by the Officers after responding to a domestic disturbance complaint on Wilson Avenue. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. 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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. I dont know if they were doing any follow up after that, Harris said. One of the officers was fatally wounded. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. 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. Police say that 32-year-old Johnathan Morris is facing charges of criminal homicide and other offenses related to the deadly shooting. Sluganskis Facebook account shows he got engaged in July 2021 and had a young daughter. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in the Mon Valley city, officials said. Morris, an inventory management specialist, was promoted to sergeant in 2016 and left the Marines in December 2018. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source, Paula Reed Ward, Justin Vellucci And Julia Maruca, Details of McKeesport officer's fatal shooting emerge; man charged, McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death, Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One juvenile is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. The flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day that Sluganski is laid to rest. We stand together to honor the service and sacrifice of these Officers and their families in service to our Commonwealth.". Police officers from Pittsburgh, Elizabeth, West Elizabeth, Allegheny County and other departments are outside the hospital, which is down the hill from where this shooting happened earlier Monday. "Unfortunately, something like this may have been avoided. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. The shooting can't help but remind her of the death of her son, who was shot and killed 10 years ago in the same neighborhood. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. PHOTOS: Heavy police Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. / CBS Pittsburgh. 90.5 WESA. According to police, it was just after 5:25 Sunday morning when McKeesport Police learned of a shooting. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One officer was killed, another was wounded and a suspect was shot in McKeesport on Monday afternoon. 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 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. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. 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. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. Morris mother, Candace Tyler, was a McKeesport police officer for 16 years until she was fired in 2021. 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. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. 2023 Cox Media Group. His numbers in the call.. Back at the scene where it happened, a teddy bear sits against the fence. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. 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