Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. Police escort of fallen McKeesport police officer from UPMC McKeesport. Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. / CBS Pittsburgh. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. 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. Back at the scene where it happened, a teddy bear sits against the fence. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Ross Stores (ROST) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates, Ross Stores (ROST) Tops on Q4 Earnings & Sales, Gives '23 View, 2 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, City of McKeesport giving bonuses to police officers, Man crushed between 2 trucks in East McKeesport. 2023 Cox Media Group. Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. He was known to McKeesport police. 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. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. 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. On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they encountered the suspect on Grandview Avenue. Both Kidd and Powell are now in the Allegheny County Jail. "We're all females and we're coming in by ourselves and they do the best that they can for us, so we'd like to show our support back to them," she said. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. 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. "The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. Please enter valid email address to continue. Morris, an inventory management specialist, was promoted to sergeant in 2016 and left the Marines in December 2018. 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. The officers were responding to a domestic call on 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 McKeesport mayor's office released a statement confirming one officer was killed and another was "seriously wounded.". One investigator He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. 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. He is a four-year member of the force. PHOTOS: Heavy police The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. / CBS Pittsburgh. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. 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). Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. When the procession travels through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd. 2023 Cox Media Group. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. WHEN OUR CAMERAS CAPTURED 31 YEAR OLD JONATHAN MORRIS GETTING TAKEN OUT OF UPMC PRESBY IN POLICE CUSTODY. 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. 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. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. At 1:49 p.m., an officer said, Unable to make contact, and the call ended. The police superintendent said officers followed Morris, who then opened fire on them in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue. 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. 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. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. The four-year officer of the department is at home recovering and doing well. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Mckeesport Shooting Suspect has been arrested and charged by the Officers after responding to a domestic disturbance complaint on Wilson Avenue. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. While the two witnesses were helping him, according to the complaint, Morris shot at a third McKeesport officer. "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. 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. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. 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. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind Street. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. One of the officers was fatally wounded. 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. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A prayer service for peace was held hours after one police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in McKeesport. WebA reported shooting in McKeesport has sent three McKeesport Area Schools into lockdowns, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. 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. He left his family at home and came to work. The vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. 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. He's in the hospital in stable condition. He returned fire, shooting Morris in the leg. It is always the goal of a first-responder to complete his or her daily duties and return home safely. 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. / CBS Pittsburgh. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 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. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. "I want to offer my sincere condolences to the loved ones of Officer Sluganski, who died a hero bravely responding to an emergency call for help. Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. Get me some help. And now the community is in shock, mourning one of their police officers. McCallister said violent crime is not an everyday thing (in McKeesport) like it is in some other cities, but it still happens enough to where people know its a problem. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. 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. 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. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. Sluganski was shot and killed during the incident. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Weichler said she had just left a call with officer Charles Thomas Jr. just an hour before the shooting. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. 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.. Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district said. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown Updated: 1:05 PM EST Mar 1, 2023 Infinite Scroll Enabled Show Transcript Police and Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. It is their words of encouragement that will be with all of our officers as they continue to serve our community in the weeks, months, and years to come. "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. It's a stark contrast to one day ago when police officers swarmed the street. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - A man is in critical condition after he was shot in McKeesport. 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.. The officer's family members are at the hospital. Morris was also shot during Monday's incident in McKeesport. 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. Click here to read more. The man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer and wounding another Monday afternoon was said to be experiencing PTSD and told witnesses just moments Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. 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 Police officers from across the county are getting ready to escort the fallen officer's body from UPMC McKeesport to the Strip District in Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office is located. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. 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. 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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. Sluganski was killed while Thomas was injured. We stand together to honor the service and sacrifice of these Officers and their families in service to our Commonwealth.". "While the investigation into this incident is still in the very early stages and ongoing, early reporting underscores the challenges and volatility we ask police to confront. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. "Pittsburgh please join me in praying for the family of the McKeesport Police Officer taken from us, the Officer injured during the tragic incident, and the entire community of McKeesport. Get some help, Im hit, the officer can be heard saying. No vehicles are here. Kearns said one officer, later identified as Sluganski, was shot and killed. "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. 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. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. ', 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. 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. 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