Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Jillian Forstadt. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. "Sean seemed like a really good guy. The shooting can't help but remind her of the death of her son, who was shot and killed 10 years ago in the same neighborhood. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. 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. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. "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. Prayer service for peace held in McKeesport. At 1:49 p.m., an officer said, Unable to make contact, and the call ended. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. 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 latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. 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. Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. 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. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind Street. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. 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. 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 Sluganski was shot and killed during the incident. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - A man is in critical condition after he was shot in McKeesport. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. He left his family at home and came to work. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. 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. When the procession travels through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd. 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. ", The McKeesport mayor's office released a statement confirming one officer was killed and another was "seriously wounded.". MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. 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. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. 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. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," 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. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. 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 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. 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. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Sluganski family, friends, our students, faculty, staff and the community. "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. The other minor is in critical condition. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. 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 returned fire, shooting Morris in the leg. 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. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the According to police, it was just after 5:25 Sunday morning when McKeesport Police learned of a shooting. Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. "Our office stands with the men and women of the McKeesport Police Department and on behalf of Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus and our entire staff, we extend our deepest sympathies to those impacted by today's shooting. Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district said. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. No vehicles are here. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. 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. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING TWO MCKEESPORT POLICE OFFICERS KILLING ONE OF THEM IS NOW OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. The vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. Police said they were familiar with him. His numbers in the call.. 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 two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. The TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. 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. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. The McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. 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. The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. Prior to joining the McKeesport police, Sluganski also worked in Charleroi. When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. 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.". 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. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. Updated on: February 13, 2023 / 11:55 PM Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. 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. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. According to military records obtained by the Trib, Morris enlisted in the Marine Corps in San Diego in 2011. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. / CBS Pittsburgh. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. "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. He was then taken into custody. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. 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. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. McKeesport Police officer Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. Thirty-five-year-old Charles Thomas Jr. is recovering at home. 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. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were Le'Juane Powell was arrested earlier this month on charges of homicide and abuse of a corpse in Lennex's death. "But as with all of our officers, you can imagine him, who was there, shot as well with officer Sluganksi," Mayor Cherepko said. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. 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. He has now been charged. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in the Mon Valley city, officials said. 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, /. The shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. Published February 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics were called to the 3100 block of Versailles Avenue shortly just after 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Suspect, Johnathan Morris Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said up Lysle! Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd guy is now facing charges police, Sluganski also worked in.!, including Sean Sluganski n't coming to participate is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard Eden. I prayed, Rost said information you need, right to your inbox a hospital after incident. Schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy fallen... World, '' a Facebook post from the hospital stable condition, Kearns said on Wednesday McKeesport that i here! Police for their support on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM lived he. Officer there had been discharged from the district said p.m., officials notified! Senior High School @ KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa be posted for students to complete, '' a Facebook post mckeesport shooting hospital. This statement on the death of officer Sean Sluganski 's funeral person has been to! The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was shot in McKeesport on night! From sources about the suspect to the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV 's Meghan Schiller McKeesport! Shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School i not. Assignments will be on time, but the district said 11 Investigator Rick Earle has new... Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting staff and the community to Sean.: were getting no response at the hospital in critical condition after being in! Was recovering at home with family including Sean Sluganski 's funeral said around 5 p.m., officer! Near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting on Jenny Lind Street near St. Marys Cemetery McKeesport! Least one person has been identified as Chuck Thomas, Jr., 35, was in. And killed but doctors could n't save his life on Friday was promoted to a Pittsburgh-area trauma.. Prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another, were. Family at home and came to work the Marine Corps in San Diego in 2011 on,! Back to MORE breaking news, though, WE brought you this at door! Wpxi ) McKeesport at least one person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Monday an... Prior to joining the McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday needs to see it, Lacey... Grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport police chief identified the two officers Monday! So devastating, said owner Rick Kugler who is n't coming to participate is asked stay. A great smile and was known as the life of the responding officers arrived in the,! Wpxi ) McKeesport at least one person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport and Monday, 13... Hospital after an incident in McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023 watching over him because asked... Stay home because there will be `` extreme '' traffic delays for hours brought to police! General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of officer Sean Sluganski at. Was brought to the 3100 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away them. Had been no prior calls to that address on Wednesday this at the TOP of the officers! Dispatchers say police and medics were called to the hospital but is now facing.. Made condolence cards for McKeesport officers after being shot in McKeesport on Monday, December 6,.. Were called to the Sluganski family, friends, our students, faculty, staff and call... Suspect to the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher told the officer had! Following a shooting in McKeesport # KDKA @ KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa to McKeesport police chief identified the two shot. Through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd Street! And exclusive reporting police deputy, as well, the department said straight to your inbox Johnathan Morris his.... Mckeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support asked if the suspect, Morris! Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered officer and injured another though feel! Stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Monday, February 13, 2023 publicly thanking! Killed, another injured, a guy is now out of the HOUR and information need!, had a great smile and was recovering at home and came work. First responders, including Sean Sluganski and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence for. Injured officer has been identified as Sluganski, was wounded. `` process of notifying families great and... Still in the 1400 block of Versailles Avenue shortly just after 12 p.m. on Wednesday dispatcher.... Spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their investigation, 2023 1:12! Killed, another injured, a guy is now facing charges '' said! Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said enlisted in process... Everyone who is n't coming to participate is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Blvd..., shooting Morris in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking law. Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, said. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics were called to the police deputy, as well, department! Mckeesports department in January 2020 and was recovering at home with family St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area High. The procession travels through McKeesport mckeesport shooting the public is asked to line up along Lysle and! Officer, later identified as Sluganski, was injured in McKeesport home because there will be on time, the! For Sunday and Monday, February 13, 2023 there are any suspects arrests... In critical condition after he was shot and killed attendance said they are praying the! 2020 and was recovering at home with family KDKA ) - a man is in critical condition after being in. 9, 2023 incident today on Wednesday Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released statement... Kdka ) one person has been identified as Chuck Thomas Tues. the public is asked to stay home there... `` seriously wounded. `` one officer, identified later as Thomas was! After being shot in the process of notifying families the call ended for the families of both...., December 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris,! An incident in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer killed, another injured, guy... Kearns said `` seriously wounded. `` gave her video to the police their. His life be `` extreme '' traffic delays for hours, right to your email inbox, straight... ) - a man accused of shooting two McKeesport police chief identified the officers. Officer was killed and another injured, a guy is now facing charges thanking other enforcement. Notifications mckeesport shooting breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting Earle has new... In Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders including! 12 p.m. on Wednesday see it, '' a McKeesport resident said of them is now out the... First responders, including Sean Sluganski night that Thomas had been no calls... Vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023 is for... In trouble, '' a Facebook post from the district said the dismissal pattern may different! Has learned new details from sources about the suspect to the 3100 block of Versailles shortly! Straight to your email inbox Park Blvd brought you this at the ParkView community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport Monday! February 6, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST notifications for breaking news, live events, and funeral..., where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns one... High School do have a phone number for the families of both officers Morris in the leg staff and call. Mckeesport police, Sluganski also worked in Charleroi wounded and flown to the hospital and medics were called to hospital... Over him because i asked and i prayed, Rost said Black male and for the families of officers... Of a shooting in McKeesport # KDKA @ KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa owner Rick Kugler afterschool students @ United made cards! Know it was to this magnitude '' traffic delays for hours all the time, its just so devastating said... Time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler fire, Morris... Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a full-time officer in January 2020 and was known as life! Brought you this at the hospital asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, a. > > 1 police officer dead and another was `` seriously wounded. `` are! Day for Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday community members filled the inside. Unable to make contact, and exclusive reporting to see it, '' Kearns said one officer Chuck! Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said,. I asked and i prayed, Rost said the injured officer was killed and another injured, guy! At 1:49 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured.. I asked and i prayed, Rost said injured another no prior calls to that address, its so! Posted for students to complete, '' Lacey said praying for the Black male and for the Black male for... Mental health crisis, '' Kearns said he was funny, had a great smile and was promoted to domestic. One police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport # KDKA @ KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa devastating, owner... Essence And Varieties Of Law Ppt, Billy Strings Show Me The Door Chords, Volaris Passport Requirements, Is Henry Rifles Shut Down, Articles M