I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. Visitors are asked to park at the old Benson Lincoln dealership on Route 51 and a shuttle bus will take you to the funeral home. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. | Watch WPXI NOW, 'It's just devastating': Community supporting McKeesport police after 2 officers shot, 1 killed. He is a four-year member of the force. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. 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. Our officers all officers never know what they are walking into. Sluganski was a Baldwin High School alumnus, according to the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. "Sean seemed like a really good guy. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. 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 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. He's in the hospital in stable condition. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. | Watch WPXI NOW, 1 police officer killed, another hurt after shooting in McKeesport; both officers identified LATEST: Chemicals released from 5 cars at train derailment site, air being monitored AMC to charge moviegoers more money for good seats VIDEO: Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, 1 police officer killed, another hurt after shooting in McKeesport; both officers identified, LATEST: Chemicals released from 5 cars at train derailment site, air being monitored, AMC to charge moviegoers more money for good seats, VIDEO: Massive explosion at start of controlled release of chemicals at train derailment, DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. 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. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. 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. When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. 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. The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. (WPXI) McKEESPORT At least one person has been taken to a hospital after an incident in McKeesport. "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. He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. A man who had been shot was found dead in McKeesport early Friday evening, police confirmed. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. One of the officers was fatally wounded. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. The Twin Rivers school shared photos of the cards on Facebook. Taylor Spirito. When the procession travels through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd. Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. Zappala said that neither Sluganski nor Thomas had drawn their weapons when they approached Morris on Monday. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We stand together to honor the service and sacrifice of these Officers and their families in service to our Commonwealth.". Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Pittsburgh is praying for the officer fighting for his life and we are sending our support to his family, friends, and the entire McKeesport Bureau of Police during this difficult time. Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital.Watch the video above.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.Morris was also shot during Monday's incident in McKeesport. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. Johnathan Morris, 31, faces charges in the McKeesport shooting that killed Officer Sean Sluganski and injured Officer Charles Thomas. 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. 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. 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. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. She said she is sick of the gun violence. "They're here early in the morning to make sure we're getting into the building safely," said Erica Ashcroft. 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. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. One investigator 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. 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. Lacey was at work, but her doorbell cam saw the shoutout. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district said. A military spokesman said discharge information for service members was confidential. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. Police escort the body of a City of McKeesport police officer killed in an afternoon shooting from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiners office. PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. 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.". Police and medics "I'm afraid for them.". We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. Morris fired at a third officer, who returned fire and wounded Morris. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. Get some help, Im hit, the officer can be heard saying. On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. He has now been charged. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. 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. 90.5 WESA. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. 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 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 man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer and wounding another Monday afternoon was said to be experiencing PTSD and told witnesses just moments Thirty-five-year-old Charles Thomas Jr. is recovering at home. 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. pic.twitter.com/x8uMwgzhUu, Mike D. (@MikeJdiVittorio) February 6, 2023. 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. The shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School. The officer's family members are at the hospital. Weichler said she had just left a call with officer Charles Thomas Jr. just an hour before the shooting. 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. While the two witnesses were helping him, according to the complaint, Morris shot at a third McKeesport officer. 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. Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. Are they sure about the address?. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. At 1:49 p.m., an officer said, Unable to make contact, and the call ended. 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