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. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. It is their words of encouragement that will be with all of our officers as they continue to serve our community in the weeks, months, and years to come. The procession will return from McKeesport the way it came. 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. 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. Court papers said the situation started with a 911 call for a domestic situation on Wilson Steet. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. McKeesport police shooting suspect released from hospital, INFORMATION OFFICER SHORTLY. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. The shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School. She put signs up on the front door of the nearly 100-year-old bakery to say thanks. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. "But as with all of our officers, you can imagine him, who was there, shot as well with officer Sluganksi," Mayor Cherepko said. Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. 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. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. In that time, Officer Sean Sluganski was killed, Officer Thomas was shot in the face, and alleged gunman Johnathan Morris was also shot. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. 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. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. We have to go through basically his entire life.. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. PHOTOS: Police respond "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. At 1:49 p.m., an officer said, Unable to make contact, and the call ended. 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. 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. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. 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, It completed the circle of where it should have been.. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. Morris, an inventory management specialist, was promoted to sergeant in 2016 and left the Marines in December 2018. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. 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. The First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. Prayer service for peace held in McKeesport. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. Get me some help. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. 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. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? I dont think he saw any combat, Zappala said. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. "I'm afraid for them.". Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. Thats affirmative. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny 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. 90.5 WESA. Both Kidd and Powell are now in the Allegheny County Jail. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. Morris is charged with shooting and killing Officer Sean Sluganski during a domestic disturbance call on Monday. 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. /. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. / CBS Pittsburgh. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. Today, they made sacrifices we hoped and prayed they would never need to make. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. At the match, hosted by Elizabeth Forward High School, wrestling coach Richard Scheurrman provided t-shirts he had made, printed with 'McKeesport Police Strong' on them in the wake of the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the 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. 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. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. He was then taken into custody. 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 department identified the other officer shot as Charles Thomas Jr., 35. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. 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 the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Police escort the body of a City of McKeesport police officer killed in an afternoon shooting from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiners office. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. The suspect, Johnathan Morris, was also injured in an exchange of gunfire with a third officer and was taken to the hospital. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. 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. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. "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. He was known to McKeesport police. Details of McKeesport officer's fatal shooting emerge; man charged Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Man crushed between 2 trucks in East McKeesport, 2 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, City of McKeesport giving bonuses to police officers, Target 11: Catalytic converter theft goes out of control in Pittsburgh, VIDEO: Morris leads Newark Catholic boys basketball into district final. 2023 Cox Media Group. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. A man who had been shot was found dead in McKeesport early Friday evening, police confirmed. Updated on: February 13, 2023 / 11:55 PM "I have no clue who would kill him," said Mae Hudson, who lives near where the shooting happened. Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. "They're here early in the morning to make sure we're getting into the building safely," said Erica Ashcroft. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. "We're all females and we're coming in by ourselves and they do the best that they can for us, so we'd like to show our support back to them," she said. He has now been charged. 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 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. 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. Officer Thomas is at home recovering, and everyone we spoke with here in McKeesport says they cant wait to see him back out on the streets. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. The Fraternal Order of the Police is setting up a fund for Sean Sluganski at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport. But its home, so thats why I havent left. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. This content is imported from Twitter. Were going through his military background right now. 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 MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. 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. 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. Taylor Spirito. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. At this time, we ask that you keep all of our officers and their families in your hearts, particularly the families of Officer Sluganski and Officer Thomas.". Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. 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. Police say that 32-year-old Johnathan Morris is facing charges of criminal homicide and other offenses related to the deadly shooting. A prayer service for peace was held hours after one police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in McKeesport. One investigator 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. 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 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. 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 the time, he was stationed at Marine Forces Command in Indian Head, Md. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski was killed in the line of duty on Monday, December 6, 2023. Obviously, its early in the investigation, he said. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Jillian Forstadt. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. 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. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they encountered the suspect on Grandview Avenue. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. "The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. He joined the department in January 2020 and was promoted to full-time in January 2021. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns speaks during a press conference about a shooting that killed one officer and left another injured in McKeesport on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. His numbers in the call.. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. 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