Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. OFFICER CHARLES THOMAS WAS INJURED. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. 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 Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. We should all give serious thought to what these families endure while their loved ones are out serving our community hoping and praying that they never have to deal with what Officer Sluganski's family experienced yesterday.". Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. 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. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Sluganski family, friends, our students, faculty, staff and the community. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Back at the scene where it happened, a teddy bear sits against the fence. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. 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. The suspect, Johnathan Morris, was also injured in an exchange of gunfire with a third officer and was taken to the hospital. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. 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. At the time, he was stationed at Marine Forces Command in Indian Head, Md. 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. "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. Allegheny County Police 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 was armed. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. 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. 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A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. Details of McKeesport officer's fatal shooting emerge; man charged A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. "I've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. The shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School. 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. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. Police and medics 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. A McKeesport police officer was killed and another was wounded Monday afternoon when a man involved in a domestic dispute opened fire on the officers. The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. ', 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. / CBS Pittsburgh. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. If you'd like to pay your respects on Tuesday, you're asked to line the funeral procession route through McKeesport. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. 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. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. 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. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. Lori and I are praying for the family and loved ones of the McKeesport police officer who died in the line of duty today.May his memory be a blessing, and may this be a reminder of how the women and men of law enforcement put their lives on the line to serve their communities. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. 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. "Yesterday began as any day would for Officer Sluganski. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. 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. After shooting the two officers, Morris then exchanged gunfire with a third officer before being shot nearby, Kearns said. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. He has now been charged. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". ", 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. Two young males were transported to local hospitals, where one died. Are they sure about the address?. "The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. Police said they were familiar with him. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. "Between the time of dispatch and the time you arrive on scene, that fluid situation can change very rapidly," Seilhamer said. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. 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. 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Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were 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. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Morris' home after his mom called the police saying her son was "having a PTSD episode" and being "aggressive" toward her. A police officer is seen on the phone along talking along Versailles Avenue on Monday following a shooting in McKeesport. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - A man is in critical condition after he was shot in McKeesport. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. His visitation is happening until 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. 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.". Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. A military spokesman said discharge information for service members was confidential. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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, Officer Sluganski had served on the force for two years. 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. "It is definitely one of the most dangerous -- I would not say the most dangerous -- but it's definitely one of the most dangerous calls we get," Jackson Township Police Chief Terry Seilhamer said about domestic incidents. The man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer and wounding another Monday afternoon was said to be experiencing PTSD and told witnesses just moments MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing "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 American flag outside the McKeesport Police Department are flying at half-staff in the wake of the shooting and killing of Officer Sean Sluganski. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. 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. No vehicles are here. 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. The Today, they made sacrifices we hoped and prayed they would never need to make. 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 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. I know that our entire District community will be holding Seans memory close as we offer our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time, Superintendent Randal Lutz wrote in a Facebook post. 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. pic.twitter.com/x8uMwgzhUu, Mike D. (@MikeJdiVittorio) February 6, 2023. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. Thirty-five-year-old Charles Thomas Jr. is recovering at home. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. 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. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM 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. They are heroes. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. 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. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they encountered the suspect on Grandview Avenue. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. 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. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. 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.. WHEN OUR CAMERAS CAPTURED 31 YEAR OLD JONATHAN MORRIS GETTING TAKEN OUT OF UPMC PRESBY IN POLICE CUSTODY. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. 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