| Watch WPXI NOW, 'It's just devastating': Community supporting McKeesport police after 2 officers shot, 1 killed. The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. 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. Weichler said she had just left a call with officer Charles Thomas Jr. just an hour before the shooting. ", 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. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. 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. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. Police escort the body of a City of McKeesport police officer killed in an afternoon shooting from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiners office Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. On hand to watch Morris as he was moved from the hospital to the jail were two supervisors from the McKeesport Police Department. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault.Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were responding to a domestic-related disturbance call and were shot after encountering the suspect on Grandview Avenue, county police said.Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. We have a suspect down. And now the community is in shock, mourning one of their police officers. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A SHORT TIME AGO, MORRIS WAS ALSO SHOT DURING MONDAYS INCIDENT IN MCKEESPORT. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. 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. UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny OFFICER SEAN SLUGANSKI WAS KILLED. The suspect's identity hasn't been released either, but Kearns said he will face charges. Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. 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. Sluganski was killed while Thomas was injured. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". Following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday that left one police officer dead and another injured, a guy is now facing charges. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. Morris is charged with shooting and killing Officer Sean Sluganski during a domestic disturbance call on Monday. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". 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. Jillian Forstadt. Taylor Spirito. Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. Deonte Kidd is facing several charges in Kenneth Lennex's death, including abuse of a corpse, hindering apprehension/prosecution, destroying/concealing evidence and two conspiracy charges. He was then taken into custody. 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. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. THE VIGIL WAS A TRIBUTE TO. 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. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. People watch and record as police escort the body of a City of McKeesport police officer killed in an afternoon shooting from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiners office Monday. "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. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. #TogetherWeCan, The cards featured messages like "Thank you so much for being so heroic." By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. "Unfortunately, something like this may have been avoided. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. 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.". 2023 Cox Media Group. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Jim Barry who runs LaRosa Youth Club said he has known Officer Thomas, or Officer Chuck as the kids call him, for many years. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. 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. At 1:49 p.m., an officer said, Unable to make contact, and the call ended. His numbers in the call.. Radio dispatch traffic archived online revealed a panicked scene, with one officer repeatedly screaming for help into his radio. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the home. The dispatcher told the officer there had been no prior calls to that address. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. The injured officer was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot in the face. He made threats to a credit union over the phone (that) hes going to go on a killing spree, the dispatcher told officers. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. He left his family at home and came to work. 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. PHOTOS: Heavy police Assignments will be posted for students to complete," a Facebook post from the district said. The shootings happened near St. Marys Cemetery and McKeesport Area Senior High School. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. 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 McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. First published on February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM. 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. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. 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 McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. 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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 More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. More details can be found in the post below: Remembering Officer Sluganski.The FOP is setting up a fund for the fallen McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski. She put signs up on the front door of the nearly 100-year-old bakery to say thanks. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. Police and medics The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. 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. 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, On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 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 have to go through basically his entire life.. This content is imported from Twitter. "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. 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