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. / CBS Pittsburgh. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. 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. 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Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. 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. Following the death of Officer Sean Sluganski, Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags at public buildings, facilities, and grounds throughout the commonwealth to fly at-half staff immediately in his honor. One of the officers was fatally wounded. No vehicles are here. Suspect in McKeesport police shooting threatened to go on 'killing spree' weeks earlier, officials say The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy 2023 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. Johnathan Morris, 32, who has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport, was released from the hospital on Thursday morning. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. "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. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. Police and medics "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. A prayer service for peace was held hours after one police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in McKeesport. In that time, Officer Sean Sluganski was killed, Officer Thomas was shot in the face, and alleged gunman Johnathan Morris was also shot. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. / CBS Pittsburgh. PTSD, mental health issues need to be addressed," neighbor Robin Lacey said. 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. Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. 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.". 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. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. 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. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. 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. 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. 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. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. 2023 Cox Media Group. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. Morris mother, Candace Tyler, was a McKeesport police officer for 16 years until she was fired in 2021. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. 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. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. 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. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. 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 said Morris was in stable condition as of late Monday afternoon. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. The suspect, Johnathan Morris, was also injured in an exchange of gunfire with a third officer and was taken to the hospital. 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. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Sluganski family, friends, our students, faculty, staff and the community. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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. 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 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. Wilson Avenue is quiet this Tuesday. 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The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. | Watch WPXI NOW, Never going to be forgotten; Community mourning fallen McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski. 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. Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 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 fired at a third officer, who returned fire and wounded Morris. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. She said she is sick of the gun violence. Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Swan was later shot and killed by police in Pittsburghs Homewood-Brushton neighborhood. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. The suspect, Phillip Payne, is accused of shooting Dontae McKenith, 18, at a residence in the 1200 block of Soles Street around 2 a.m. Saturday, county homicide detectives said. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. 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. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". A military spokesman said discharge information for service members was confidential. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. According to the deputy, Morris, a former U.S. marine, had been on the phone with the credit union. 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. "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. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. 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. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. "It's just not going to stop.". 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. The "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. 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. 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. 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. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. Police say that 32-year-old Johnathan Morris is facing charges of criminal homicide and other offenses related to the deadly shooting. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny 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. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. 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.. 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. 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. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. 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. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. OFFICER SEAN SLUGANSKI WAS KILLED. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. 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.. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. / CBS Pittsburgh. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. 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. Our officers all officers never know what they are walking into. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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.. Please enter valid email address to continue. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. He made threats to a credit union over the phone (that) hes going to go on a killing spree, the dispatcher told officers. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. 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. Under that blanket, securing the suspects hands, were the handcuffs used by slain Officer Sean Sluganski during his law enforcement career. 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. He's in the hospital in stable condition. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. 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