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 heavy police presence was called to Versailles Avenue and EMS has been sent to the area around noon, according to emergency dispatchers. Both Kidd and Powell are now in the Allegheny County Jail. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. 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. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. The warning was dire: a McKeesport man named Johnathan Morris was threatening to go on a killing spree. It was Jan. 13 three weeks 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. Sluganski was shot and killed during the incident. Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. On Wednesday, the Tribune-Review reported that McKeesport police had been called to Morris home on Wilson Street to do a welfare check on Jan. 13 after they received a call from an Escambia County, Florida, sheriffs deputy. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday 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. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. They are heroes. THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING TWO MCKEESPORT POLICE OFFICERS KILLING ONE OF THEM IS NOW OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One officer was killed, another was wounded and a suspect was shot in McKeesport on Monday afternoon. She put signs up on the front door of the nearly 100-year-old bakery to say thanks. 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've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. 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. An emergency dispatcher assures the officer multiple times that medics are on the way. Two young males were transported to local hospitals, where one died. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Evidence markers are placed along Versailles Avenue following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. One investigator The other minor is in critical condition. 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. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district said. I still have too many family members left here., McKeesport resident Jeff Anderson, however, added: Whats going on in this city is very, very sad and its getting worse.. Other officers called Sluganski by the nickname Sluggo. Former colleagues said he was funny, had a great smile and was known as the life of the party. Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny 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. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. Officer Sluganski had served on the force for two years. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. 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. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont First published on February 17, 2023 / 6:22 PM. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. He was known to McKeesport police. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. 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 A police officer is seen on the phone along talking along Versailles Avenue on Monday following a shooting in McKeesport. Taylor Spirito. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. First published on February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM. 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. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. According to military records obtained by the Trib, Morris enlisted in the Marine Corps in San Diego in 2011. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. Johnathan Morris, 31, faces charges in the McKeesport shooting that killed Officer Sean Sluganski and injured Officer Charles Thomas. ", The McKeesport mayor's office released a statement confirming one officer was killed and another was "seriously wounded.". The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns 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 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. 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. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on Facebook, saying McKeesport is in many ways the "heart" of the Mon Valley. 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. "Sean seemed like a really good guy. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. OFFICER CHARLES THOMAS WAS INJURED. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. ', 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. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. ', 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. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. pic.twitter.com/x8uMwgzhUu, Mike D. (@MikeJdiVittorio) February 6, 2023. Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Community reacts to killing of McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski, Community mourning after shooting of 2 McKeesport officers, Latest on the fatal shooting of officer Sean Sluganski. Weichler said she had just left a call with officer Charles Thomas Jr. just an hour before the shooting. He said Morris was in stable condition as of late Monday afternoon. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. "They're here early in the morning to make sure we're getting into the building safely," said Erica Ashcroft. The Fraternal Order of the Police is setting up a fund for Sean Sluganski at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport. Police and medics / CBS Pittsburgh. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they encountered the suspect on Grandview Avenue. / CBS Pittsburgh. | Watch WPXI NOW, Never going to be forgotten; Community mourning fallen McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski. 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. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident 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. 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. Outside UPMC McKeesport hospital on Evans Street, more than a dozen officers stood around the emergency room entrance for hours before shutting down the street to transport Sluganskis body to the Allegheny County Medical Examiners Office in Pittsburghs Strip District. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. 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. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. 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 The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. We have a suspect down. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. 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 Police officer Sean Sluganski was killed in the line of duty on Monday, December 6, 2023. One of the officers was fatally wounded. It is unclear what, if any, follow-up by the McKeesport police occurred. 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. 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). She said she is sick of the gun violence. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. 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. During the service, people asked for peace in the community and for themselves for the grief brought on by the shooting. ", 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. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. Le'Juane Powell was arrested earlier this month on charges of homicide and abuse of a corpse in Lennex's death. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." 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. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. He left his family at home and came to work. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. 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Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. 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. The flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day that Sluganski is laid to rest. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. 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 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. "Today is a tragic day for the Commonwealth, for all of Allegheny County, and for the families of Officers Sluganski and Thomas, who said goodbye to them yesterday morning as they always do, not knowing what might happen. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. 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. Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. 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. On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. McKeesport police shooting suspect released from hospital, INFORMATION OFFICER SHORTLY. His visitation is happening until 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. 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. He is a four-year member of the force. We want each and every one of our officers to come home safely to their families every single day. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. 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. 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.". Thats affirmative. 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 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. The officer's family members are at the hospital. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. "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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. 2023 Cox Media Group. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 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. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. 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 injured officer, Charles Thomas. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. The statement posted to Facebook said the officer was killed in the line of duty while responding to a reported domestic incident. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. After shooting the two officers, Morris then exchanged gunfire with a third officer before being shot nearby, Kearns said. PHOTOS: Heavy police 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. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. Get me some help. The McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. PTSD, mental health issues need to be addressed," neighbor Robin Lacey said. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. 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. But its home, so thats why I havent left. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing If you'd like to pay your respects on Tuesday, you're asked to line the funeral procession route through McKeesport. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. Target 11 has also learned Morris mother filed a wrongful termination suit against the City of McKeesport, claiming racial and gender discrimination after she was fired. Click here to read more. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. "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 McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. 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.". "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. "It's just not going to stop.". Are they sure about the address?. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. The hearse is lead by a fire truck and surrounded by other police officers. Morris fired at a third officer, who returned fire and wounded Morris. 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. 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. 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