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 TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Under that blanket, securing the suspects hands, were the handcuffs used by slain Officer Sean Sluganski during his law enforcement career. 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. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. /. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. at 2 pm. 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. 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. Our officers all officers never know what they are walking into. 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. 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. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. "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. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Another officer, Charles Thomas, was injured. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING TWO MCKEESPORT POLICE OFFICERS KILLING ONE OF THEM IS NOW OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. The Fraternal Order of the Police is setting up a fund for Sean Sluganski at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing "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. Sluganski was killed and Thomas was injured. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. One investigator 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. 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. 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. If you'd like to pay your respects on Tuesday, you're asked to line the funeral procession route through McKeesport. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. "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. 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. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 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. On Wednesday, the Tribune-Review reported that McKeesport police had been called to Morris home on Wilson Street to do a welfare check on Jan. 13 after they received a call from an Escambia County, Florida, sheriffs deputy. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. Get some help, Im hit, the officer can be heard saying. He left his family at home and came to work. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. | Watch WPXI NOW, Never going to be forgotten; Community mourning fallen McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski. 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.". 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. 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. Wilson Avenue is quiet this Tuesday. Just after 11 a.m., county police were alerted to a shooting on Fremont Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. Police said the shooting that killed Lennex happened on Kingsboro Street. Get me some help. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. He is a four-year member of the force. Police and medics She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. / CBS Pittsburgh. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. 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. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. 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. "Sean seemed like a really good guy. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. 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 Evidence markers are placed along Versailles Avenue following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He returned fire, shooting Morris in the leg. Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the home. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. "Unfortunately, something like this may have been avoided. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. 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.". Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said a 911 call came in just after noon from someone requesting a mental health check of a man later identified as Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. According to the deputy, Morris, a former U.S. marine, had been on the phone with the credit union. 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. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. Although PTSD was mentioned in the initial 911 call from Morris mother to dispatchers, Zappala said that his military career did not involve combat. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. We have to go through basically his entire life.. Click here to read more. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. Morris mother, Candace Tyler, was a McKeesport police officer for 16 years until she was fired in 2021. Obviously, its early in the investigation, he said. One of the officers was fatally wounded. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. "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. 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. 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. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. 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, 2 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, PHOTOS: Massive police presence investigating multiple shooting scenes in McKeesport, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs, Woman, man dead after apparent murder-suicide in Penn Hills identified, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip, Teen kidnapped in Cranberry during armed home invasion; Police believe family was targeted. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. When the procession travels through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd. But its home, so thats why I havent left. "Our office stands with the men and women of the McKeesport Police Department and on behalf of Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus and our entire staff, we extend our deepest sympathies to those impacted by today's shooting. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. 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 vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. Suspect in McKeesport police shooting threatened to go on 'killing spree' weeks earlier, officials say The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy 2023 The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. Morris is charged with criminal homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, and aggravated assault, according to the charging documents obtained by KDKA-TV. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. I dont know if they were doing any follow up after that, Harris said. At least one person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting early Wednesday afternoon in McKeesports Crawford Village, according to an Allegheny 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. 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. 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. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. / CBS Pittsburgh. Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. 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. 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. More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. The He has now been charged. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? Thats affirmative. Morris is charged with shooting and killing Officer Sean Sluganski during a domestic disturbance call on Monday. Please enter valid email address to continue. PHOTOS: Police respond MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/bH1u3ddb2e. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. First published on February 17, 2023 / 6:22 PM. Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. / CBS Pittsburgh. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. WHEN OUR CAMERAS CAPTURED 31 YEAR OLD JONATHAN MORRIS GETTING TAKEN OUT OF UPMC PRESBY IN POLICE CUSTODY. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. 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. OFFICER CHARLES THOMAS WAS INJURED. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. ", 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. 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. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. 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. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. 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. 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. 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. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. A police officer is seen on the phone along talking along Versailles Avenue on Monday following a shooting in McKeesport. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. In that time, Officer Sean Sluganski was killed, Officer Thomas was shot in the face, and alleged gunman Johnathan Morris was also shot. The injured officer has been identified as Chuck Thomas. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One officer was killed, another was wounded and a suspect was shot in McKeesport on Monday afternoon. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. 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. The four-year officer of the department is at home recovering and doing well. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. The suspect, Johnathan Morris, was also injured in an exchange of gunfire with a third officer and was taken to the hospital. Thomas suffered a gunshot wound to the face and neck. While the two witnesses were helping him, according to the complaint, Morris shot at a third McKeesport officer. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. "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. pic.twitter.com/x8uMwgzhUu, Mike D. (@MikeJdiVittorio) February 6, 2023. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. 90.5 WESA. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. 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. Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. According to Zappala, Morris was a legal gun owner, which meant he had no mental health history in Pennsylvania that would have prohibited him from owning a firearm. 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). Sluganskis Facebook account shows he got engaged in July 2021 and had a young daughter. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. Johnathan Morris, the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski, is placed in a police van outside UPMC Presbyterian hospital to be taken to the Allegheny County Jail for arraignment Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. Evidence markers near a Versailles Borough police vehicle following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. "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. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. 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 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.. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. 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. 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. It is unclear what, if any, follow-up by the McKeesport police occurred. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. The McKeesport police officer killed, another injured in the same incident today by the McKeesport police officers and of. 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