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. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. "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. Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM 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 Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. 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. At 1:49 p.m., an officer said, Unable to make contact, and the call ended. "McKeesport is just in trouble," Hudson said. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. 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. "To show our respect and support for Police Officer Sean Sluganski and his family, the McKeesport Area School District will operate on an asynchronous virtual learning day next Tuesday, February 14, 2023. 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, McKeesport police Chief Adam Alfer said in a statement. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. His visitation is happening until 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. He's in the hospital in stable condition. 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. You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. It is always the goal of a first-responder to complete his or her daily duties and return home safely. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. The police officer "seriously injured" Monday in McKeesport was flown to UPMC Mercy Hospital, where sources tell KDKA-TV as many as 15 officers arrived to show support. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. McKeesport Police officer Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. Published February 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST. The vigil is at Renzie Park 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. 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. 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. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. 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. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. Updated on: February 13, 2023 / 11:55 PM Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district said. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. 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. Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny 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. Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". A man who had been shot was found dead in McKeesport early Friday evening, police confirmed. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. One of the officers was fatally wounded. His numbers in the call.. The statement posted to Facebook said the officer was killed in the line of duty while responding to a reported domestic incident. 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. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. 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). MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One officer was killed, another was wounded and a suspect was shot in McKeesport on Monday afternoon. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". A prayer service for peace was held hours after one police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in McKeesport. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM First published on February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM. 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. "I've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. 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. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. But its home, so thats why I havent left. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. 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.". PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after 2 police officers shot in McKeesport. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. The other minor is in critical condition. Fordery Morris, a longtime McKeesport resident who moved across the street from the hospital a year ago, said he recalled hearing sirens before officers began flocking there. 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. 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.. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. The McKeesport police chief identified the two officers shot Monday. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from 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. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. The officer's family members are at the hospital. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. 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. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Thats affirmative. 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Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. He joined the department in January 2020 and was promoted to full-time in January 2021. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. "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 made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. 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. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. 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.. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. 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. The warning was dire: a McKeesport man named Johnathan Morris was threatening to go on a killing spree. 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Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost 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. 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. The hearse is lead by a fire truck and surrounded by other police officers. 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. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. Swan was later shot and killed by police in Pittsburghs Homewood-Brushton neighborhood. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. OFFICER CHARLES THOMAS WAS INJURED. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. Pittsburgh police were responding to reports of an unresponsive man in an area on Herrod Street at Bond Street with they found the victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. He has now been charged. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r
