Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. 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. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. 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. "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. 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. After shooting the two officers, Morris then exchanged gunfire with a third officer before being shot nearby, Kearns said. Click here to read more. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. 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. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. 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. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. The hearse is lead by a fire truck and surrounded by other police officers. More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. A military spokesman said discharge information for service members was confidential. 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. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. 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. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. Get some help, Im hit, the officer can be heard saying. "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. / CBS Pittsburgh. Our officers all officers never know what they are walking into. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Prior to joining the McKeesport police, Sluganski also worked in Charleroi. 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. "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. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. I dont think he saw any combat, Zappala said. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. 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. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on Facebook, saying McKeesport is in many ways the "heart" of the Mon Valley. 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 Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. 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. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. PHOTOS: Police respond She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. McKeesport Police officer Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. 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.. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Please enter valid email address to continue. He returned fire, shooting Morris in the leg. "Between the time of dispatch and the time you arrive on scene, that fluid situation can change very rapidly," Seilhamer said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Court papers said the situation started with a 911 call for a domestic situation on Wilson Steet. 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, Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. Wilson Avenue is quiet this Tuesday. 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. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Were going through his military background right now. 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The deputy contacted Allegheny County dispatchers and asked that McKeesport follow up with Morris to check on his well-being and check on the validity of his statements, which, unfortunately, came true, Harris said. ", 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. The flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day that Sluganski is laid to rest. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. 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. 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. Lacey was at work, but her doorbell cam saw the shoutout. 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. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM 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 has now been charged. 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. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. 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. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. No vehicles are here. We have to go through basically his entire life.. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/bH1u3ddb2e. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. 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. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. A prayer service for peace was held on Feb. 6, 2023, in McKeesport. Morris fired at a third officer, who returned fire and wounded Morris. 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. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. 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. For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. Mondays fatal shooting of a McKeesport police officer marks two line-of-duty deaths already this year for law enforcement in Western Pennsylvania after more than a 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". /. The Twin Rivers school shared photos of the cards on Facebook. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. A prayer service for peace was held hours after one police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in McKeesport. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Sluganski family, friends, our students, faculty, staff and the community. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. 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 On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said a 911 call came in just after noon from someone requesting a mental health check of a man later identified as Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31. 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. 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. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. 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. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics McKeesport Police Officer Sean Sluganski, 32,shot to death in the line of duty.Fellow Officer Charles Thomas also shot police say by Johnathan Morris. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. Sluganski was killed while Thomas was injured. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Had the incident played out nonviolently, it would have (likely) ended with (Morris) wearing Officer Sluganskis handcuffs and being transported to the jail by McKeesport police, said Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns. Are they sure about the address?. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. "I have no clue who would kill him," said Mae Hudson, who lives near where the shooting happened. 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. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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Officer Sluganski had served on the force for two years. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Please enter valid email address to continue. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. 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. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death at 2 pm. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. 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 statement posted to Facebook said the officer was killed in the line of duty while responding to a reported domestic incident. He is a four-year member of the force. 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. ', 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. 90.5 WESA. The vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. 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. 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. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. Thats affirmative. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. 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. 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. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. Sluganski was killed and Thomas was injured. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. Accused McKeesport police shooting suspect leaves UPMC Presbyterian. Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the home. | Watch WPXI NOW, 'It's just devastating': Community supporting McKeesport police after 2 officers shot, 1 killed. Sluganskis Facebook account shows he got engaged in July 2021 and had a young daughter. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown Updated: 1:05 PM EST Mar 1, 2023 Infinite Scroll Enabled Show Transcript Police and One of the officers was fatally wounded. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. He made threats to a credit union over the phone (that) hes going to go on a killing spree, the dispatcher told officers. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. She put signs up on the front door of the nearly 100-year-old bakery to say thanks. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. ", The McKeesport mayor's office released a statement confirming one officer was killed and another was "seriously wounded.". 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. According to the deputy, Morris, a former U.S. marine, had been on the phone with the credit union. I dont know if they were doing any follow up after that, Harris said. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. 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. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns 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. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. MCKEESPORT, Pa. 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