"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. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. Johnathan Morris, 31, faces charges in the McKeesport shooting that killed Officer Sean Sluganski and injured Officer Charles Thomas. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 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.". For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. 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. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. Published February 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM EST. 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. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. 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.". Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. "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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. 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. 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. Accused McKeesport police shooting suspect leaves UPMC Presbyterian. One investigator Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. According to police, it was just after 5:25 Sunday morning when McKeesport Police learned of a shooting. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. We want each and every one of our officers to come home safely to their families every single day. 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. | Watch WPXI NOW, 'It's just devastating': Community supporting McKeesport police after 2 officers shot, 1 killed. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. Lacey was at work, but her doorbell cam saw the shoutout. 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.. On Thursday afternoon, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., who was attending a police chiefs association meeting in Collier, said he was not aware of the incident in Florida or another from Sunday evening in which Morris was suspected of firing shots into a corner store just a few blocks from where Sluganski was killed. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. Were going through his military background right now. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. At the time, he was stationed at Marine Forces Command in Indian Head, Md. Officer Sluganski had served on the force for two years. 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One juvenile is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. 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. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 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, He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. 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. While the two witnesses were helping him, according to the complaint, Morris shot at a third McKeesport officer. 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 faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. 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. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. Sluganskis Facebook account shows he got engaged in July 2021 and had a young daughter. 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. "I'm afraid for them.". You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. A teddy bear addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" sits along a fence. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. PHOTOS: Heavy police Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. The other minor is in critical condition. 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 have no clue who would kill him," said Mae Hudson, who lives near where the shooting happened. 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Police said they were familiar with him. Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. "Between the time of dispatch and the time you arrive on scene, that fluid situation can change very rapidly," Seilhamer said. 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. A man has been accused in connection with the death of one police officer and the injury of another following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. 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 suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. 2023 Cox Media Group. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. 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. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns speaks during a press conference about a shooting that killed one officer and left another injured in McKeesport on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. 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. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. "The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. 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. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. 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. "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. This content is imported from Twitter. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro 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. 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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. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. 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This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. Outside UPMC McKeesport hospital on Evans Street, more than a dozen officers stood around the emergency room entrance for hours before shutting down the street to transport Sluganskis body to the Allegheny County Medical Examiners Office in Pittsburghs Strip District. 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. 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. 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. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said.