"It's just not going to stop.". Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. ", 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. Johnathan J. Morris was dressed in a hospital gown, with his right leg in a walking boot and a white blanket draped across his lap. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. In that time, Officer Sean Sluganski was killed, Officer Thomas was shot in the face, and alleged gunman Johnathan Morris was also shot. at 2 pm. 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. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. 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. More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. 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. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. Two young males were transported to local hospitals, where one died. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. The other minor is in critical condition. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. "I have no clue who would kill him," said Mae Hudson, who lives near where the shooting happened. 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.". 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 A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. 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. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics 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. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. They are heroes. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. 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. "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. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. 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. Johnathan Morris, 31, faces charges in the McKeesport shooting that killed Officer Sean Sluganski and injured Officer Charles Thomas. But its home, so thats why I havent left. "Unfortunately, something like this may have been avoided. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. !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>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. "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. His visitation is happening until 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. Dismissals will be on time, but the district said the dismissal pattern may be different because of closed roads. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? The warning was dire: a McKeesport man named Johnathan Morris was threatening to go on a killing spree. It was Jan. 13 three weeks 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. 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. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. McKeesport police shooting suspect released from hospital, INFORMATION OFFICER SHORTLY. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. It will be on a Johnathan Morris. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. It is always the goal of a first-responder to complete his or her daily duties and return home safely. Sluganski was killed and Thomas was injured. McKeesport Police officer Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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. Officers at the scene told KDKA-TV the officer's body will be placed in an ambulance and escorted to the medical examiner's office. 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