She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. 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 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.". The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics were called to the 3100 block of Versailles Avenue shortly just after 12 p.m. on Wednesday. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. He's in the hospital in stable condition. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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 McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. 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. 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. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. In that time, Officer Sean Sluganski was killed, Officer Thomas was shot in the face, and alleged gunman Johnathan Morris was also shot. pic.twitter.com/x8uMwgzhUu, Mike D. (@MikeJdiVittorio) February 6, 2023. 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. At the time, he was stationed at Marine Forces Command in Indian Head, Md. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. 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. Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The other minor is in critical condition. Click here to read more. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. One of the officers was fatally wounded. He has now been charged. 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. 1 police officer killed, another hurt after shooting in McKeesport; both officers identified, LATEST: Chemicals released from 5 cars at train derailment site, air being monitored, AMC to charge moviegoers more money for good seats, VIDEO: Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment, DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, 2 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, PHOTOS: Massive police presence investigating multiple shooting scenes in McKeesport, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs, Woman, man dead after apparent murder-suicide in Penn Hills identified, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip, Teen kidnapped in Cranberry during armed home invasion; Police believe family was targeted. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont 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 Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. PHOTOS: Police respond McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. 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. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. We have to go through basically his entire life.. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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Morris is charged with shooting and killing Officer Sean Sluganski during a domestic disturbance call on Monday. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. "But as with all of our officers, you can imagine him, who was there, shot as well with officer Sluganksi," Mayor Cherepko said. 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.". 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. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. Morris is still in the hospital after being shot multiple times in the legs during Mondays shooting, but he will eventually be taken to Allegheny County Jail. Obviously, its early in the investigation, he said. WebA reported shooting in McKeesport has sent three McKeesport Area Schools into lockdowns, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. It is always the goal of a first-responder to complete his or her daily duties and return home safely. Sluganski was shot and killed during the incident. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. "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. "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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the home. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. 90.5 WESA. / CBS Pittsburgh. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. Police and medics 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. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. 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. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. The department identified the other officer shot as Charles Thomas Jr., 35. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. PHOTOS: Heavy police We have a suspect down. 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 Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. It is unclear what, if any, follow-up by the McKeesport police occurred. "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. 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. Jillian Forstadt. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. 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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. A police officer is seen on the phone along talking along Versailles Avenue on Monday following a shooting in McKeesport. 2023 Cox Media Group. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. 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. Another officer, Charles Thomas, was injured. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Prayer service for peace held in McKeesport. "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. 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 No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. pic.twitter.com/a7ZEUZMVoF, Governor Josh Shapiro said on Twitter, "Lori and I are praying for the family and loved ones of the McKeesport police officer who died in the line of duty today. 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 American flag outside the McKeesport Police Department are flying at half-staff in the wake of the shooting and killing of Officer Sean Sluganski. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM 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. 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). On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district 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. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. Fordery Morris, a longtime McKeesport resident who moved across the street from the hospital a year ago, said he recalled hearing sirens before officers began flocking there. Get me some help. Published February 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. 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. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. Morris mother, Candace Tyler, was a McKeesport police officer for 16 years until she was fired in 2021. 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. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. "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. 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.". Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. 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. 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. Officers requesting a call back. MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - A man is in critical condition after he was shot in McKeesport. 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. at 2 pm. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on Facebook, saying McKeesport is in many ways the "heart" of the Mon Valley. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. 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. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. 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. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. A heavy police presence was called to Versailles Avenue and EMS has been sent to the area around noon, according to emergency dispatchers. / CBS Pittsburgh. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. Suspect in McKeesport police shooting threatened to go on 'killing spree' weeks earlier, officials say The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy 2023 Police have arrested a second man in connection with a male found fatally shot in Elliott on 1/26/23.Deonte Kidd, 28, faces multiple charges including hindering apprehension, destroying evidence, abuse of a corpse, and conspiracy. But its home, so thats why I havent left. 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. "Yesterday began as any day would for Officer Sluganski. 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. 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. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. "Between the time of dispatch and the time you arrive on scene, that fluid situation can change very rapidly," Seilhamer said. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. According to the deputy, Morris, a former U.S. marine, had been on the phone with the credit union. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r