I dont think he saw any combat, Zappala said. He said Morris was in stable condition as of late Monday afternoon. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. More than three minutes after the initial call, an officer reports that 13 more rounds just went off., The other rounds were from (another officers call number). The vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. OFFICER SEAN SLUGANSKI WAS KILLED. 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, According to military records obtained by the Trib, Morris enlisted in the Marine Corps in San Diego in 2011. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. 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. "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. "I have no clue who would kill him," said Mae Hudson, who lives near where the shooting happened. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. Accused McKeesport police shooting suspect leaves UPMC Presbyterian. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. 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.". 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 According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny Superintendent Christopher Kearns said McKeesport officers were dispatched to Wilson Street around 12:11 p.m. for a domestic call and was warned the suspect might be armed. 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. Le'Juane Powell was arrested earlier this month on charges of homicide and abuse of a corpse in Lennex's death. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. He was known to McKeesport police. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on Facebook, saying McKeesport is in many ways the "heart" of the Mon Valley. 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, Pa. Two people are dead and two others are injured in two shooting scenes less than half a mile from each other in McKeesport. 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County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. 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. 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.". Weichler said she had just left a call with officer Charles Thomas Jr. just an hour before the shooting. Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. Obviously, its early in the investigation, he said. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. 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. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. 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. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. 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. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. Officer Sluganski had served on the force for two years. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. at 2 pm. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in 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. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. It's a stark contrast to one day ago when police officers swarmed the street. 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. ", The McKeesport mayor's office released a statement confirming one officer was killed and another was "seriously wounded.". "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. 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. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. They are heroes. "The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. 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 mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." Court papers said the situation started with a 911 call for a domestic situation on Wilson Steet. | Watch WPXI NOW, 'It's just devastating': Community supporting McKeesport police after 2 officers shot, 1 killed. 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PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. First published on February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. "Yesterday began as any day would for Officer Sluganski. He left his family at home and came to work. 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. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. "They're here early in the morning to make sure we're getting into the building safely," said Erica Ashcroft. Morris, an inventory management specialist, was promoted to sergeant in 2016 and left the Marines in December 2018. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. He returned fire, shooting Morris in the leg. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. 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. Suspect in McKeesport police shooting threatened to go on 'killing spree' weeks earlier, officials say The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy 2023 Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind Street. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". / CBS Pittsburgh. First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. During the service, people asked for peace in the community and for themselves for the grief brought on by the shooting. Evidence markers are placed along Versailles Avenue following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. McKeesport police Chief Adam Alfer reacts Monday during a press conference about a shooting that killed one of his officers and left another injured in McKeesport. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. We stand together to honor the service and sacrifice of these Officers and their families in service to our Commonwealth.". When the procession travels through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd. Today, they made sacrifices we hoped and prayed they would never need to make. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. According to Zappala, Morris was a legal gun owner, which meant he had no mental health history in Pennsylvania that would have prohibited him from owning a firearm. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. A military spokesman said discharge information for service members was confidential. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. 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 He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. 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. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. 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. His visitation is happening until 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. 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. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski was killed in the line of duty on Monday, December 6, 2023. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. According to archived dispatch radio traffic, McKeesport police were dispatched to Morris home at 1:37 p.m. I have an out-of-state police department requesting a welfare check at 1411 Wilson St. Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. The four-year officer of the department is at home recovering and doing well. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing The officer's family members are at the hospital. TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. 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, McKeesport police Chief Adam Alfer said in a statement. 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. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. "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. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. McKeesport police shooting suspect released from hospital, INFORMATION OFFICER SHORTLY. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/bH1u3ddb2e. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. 2023 Trib Total Media | 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. His numbers in the call.. A heavy police presence was called to Versailles Avenue and EMS has been sent to the area around noon, according to emergency dispatchers. The Twin Rivers school shared photos of the cards on Facebook. 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. The McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. Were going through his military background right now. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. 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. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. Back at the scene where it happened, a teddy bear sits against the fence. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. One of the officers was fatally wounded. If you'd like to pay your respects on Tuesday, you're asked to line the funeral procession route through McKeesport. Johnathan Morris, 31, faces charges in the McKeesport shooting that killed Officer Sean Sluganski and injured Officer Charles Thomas. 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. 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. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. A police officer is seen on the phone along talking along Versailles Avenue on Monday following a shooting in McKeesport. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. At the time, he was stationed at Marine Forces Command in Indian Head, Md. Police agencies across the area, including county police and the county sheriff's department, are filling patrols in McKeesport to allow officers to mourn the loss of their fellow officer. He's in the hospital in stable condition. Officers requesting a call back. Patients can still enter the emergency room, but the hospital is waiting on word from local law enforcement and public safety before lifting the lockdown. 2023 Cox Media Group. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. An emergency dispatcher assures the officer multiple times that medics are on the way. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Another officer, Charles Thomas, was injured. Officers at the scene told KDKA-TV the officer's body will be placed in an ambulance and escorted to the medical examiner's office. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. 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. For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. 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. 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. He said Thomas is always offering a helping hand, and if no one else shows up he can rely on Chuck to be there for the kids. "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. Sluganski was killed while Thomas was injured. ', 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. PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after 2 police officers shot in McKeesport. OFFICER CHARLES THOMAS WAS INJURED. 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. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. Get some help, Im hit, the officer can be heard saying. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. 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