Morris mother, Candace Tyler, was a McKeesport police officer for 16 years until she was fired in 2021. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. Sluganski was killed and Thomas was injured. "I'm afraid for them.". On Thursday afternoon, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., who was attending a police chiefs association meeting in Collier, said he was not aware of the incident in Florida or another from Sunday evening in which Morris was suspected of firing shots into a corner store just a few blocks from where Sluganski was killed. 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. Authorities responded to Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street at around 11:06 a.m. this morning for reports of a shooting in McKeesport and found a man who had been shot in the head. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." 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. 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. Hundreds of people have gathered for a candlelight vigil for fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski. Morris fired at a third officer, who returned fire and wounded Morris. A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. Updated on: February 13, 2023 / 11:55 PM "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. Both Kidd and Powell are now in the Allegheny County Jail. 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. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. | Watch WPXI NOW, Never going to be forgotten; Community mourning fallen McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski. Prayer service for peace held in McKeesport. Please enter valid email address to continue. Suspect in McKeesport police shooting threatened to go on 'killing spree' weeks earlier, officials say The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy 2023 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 He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office posted a statement on Facebook, saying McKeesport is in many ways the "heart" of the Mon Valley. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. Mckeesport Shooting Suspect has been arrested and charged by the Officers after responding to a domestic disturbance complaint on Wilson Avenue. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the home. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. 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 His numbers in the call.. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Sluganskis Facebook account shows he got engaged in July 2021 and had a young daughter. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. 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. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. 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. One of the officers was fatally wounded. 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. Thirty-five-year-old Charles Thomas Jr. is recovering at home. The flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day that Sluganski is laid to rest. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. Back at the scene where it happened, a teddy bear sits against the fence. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. Pittsburgh is praying for the officer fighting for his life and we are sending our support to his family, friends, and the entire McKeesport Bureau of Police during this difficult time. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. 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 did not know it was to this magnitude.. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One officer was killed, another was wounded and a suspect was shot in McKeesport on Monday afternoon. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. Police agencies across the area, including county police and the county sheriff's department, are filling patrols in McKeesport to allow officers to mourn the loss of their fellow officer. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. 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"Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. 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. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Please enter valid email address to continue. "I've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. 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. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. An emergency dispatcher assures the officer multiple times that medics are on the way. / CBS Pittsburgh. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. According to police, it was just after 5:25 Sunday morning when McKeesport Police learned of a shooting. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. 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. 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. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. MCKEESPORT, Pa. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Police said they were familiar with him. 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. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. He is a four-year member of the force. Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Wilson Avenue is quiet this Tuesday. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. I dont think he saw any combat, Zappala said. The procession will return from McKeesport the way it came. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. 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. 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 Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. They are heroes. 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. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. Are they sure about the address?. 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. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. 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. The mayor's office did not release either of the officers' names but asked the community to keep the police department in their thoughts and respect the officers' families. This content is imported from Twitter. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. 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. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death And now the community is in shock, mourning one of their police officers. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. ', 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. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. First published on February 17, 2023 / 6:22 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. Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. "It's just not going to stop.". 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind Street. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". 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. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. "Yesterday began as any day would for Officer Sluganski. 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