"I've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. 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. "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. WebA reported shooting in McKeesport has sent three McKeesport Area Schools into lockdowns, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I dont know if they were doing any follow up after that, Harris said. 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. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. And now the community is in shock, mourning one of their police officers. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. 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. The department identified the other officer shot as Charles Thomas Jr., 35. 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. Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. 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Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. 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 It'll enter from the Mansfield Bridge and turn left onto West Fifth Avenue then right onto Walnut Street to Eden Park Boulevard and onto East Fifth Avenue. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. 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. She said she is sick of the gun violence. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. According to military records obtained by the Trib, Morris enlisted in the Marine Corps in San Diego in 2011. The four-year officer of the department is at home recovering and doing well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this horrific tragedy and to the McKeesport Police Department during this very difficult time.". He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. 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.. 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. But its home, so thats why I havent left. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. The McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. Were going through his military background right now. 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. Morris is charged with homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer and related charges stemming from the shooting on Grandview Avenue on Monday afternoon. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. He's in the hospital in stable condition. 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. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. Evidence markers are placed along Versailles Avenue following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Police and medics Accused McKeesport police shooting suspect leaves UPMC Presbyterian. PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after 2 police officers shot in 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. Police said they were familiar with him. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. 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. 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. 90.5 WESA. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were A military spokesman said discharge information for service members was confidential. 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. The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. Sluganski was killed and Thomas was injured. 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.". I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. 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A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. Hundreds of people have gathered for a candlelight vigil for fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski. 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 cameras showed 31-year-old Johnathan Morris leaving UPMC Presbyterian to be taken to the Allegheny County Jail for arraignment Thursday morning.Morris was also shot during Monday's incident in McKeesport. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. "The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. According to police, it was just after 5:25 Sunday morning when McKeesport Police learned of a shooting. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. 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. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. "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 suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. During the service, people asked for peace in the community and for themselves for the grief brought on by the shooting. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. 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. McKEESPORT, Pa. Two people are dead and two others are injured in two shooting scenes less than half a mile from each other in McKeesport. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. "It's just not going to stop.". / CBS Pittsburgh. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. A man who had been shot was found dead in McKeesport early Friday evening, police confirmed. Two young males were transported to local hospitals, where one died. 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.". Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. 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. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department 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. The 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 vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. 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.. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. / CBS Pittsburgh. All McKeesport Area School District schools and buildings were on lockdown because of "police activity" nearby, but the lockdown has since been lifted, the district said on Facebook. 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