The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. 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. Click here to read more. This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics McKeesport police shooting suspect released from hospital, INFORMATION OFFICER SHORTLY. 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. Thomas was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital and is now recovering at home. He said he also saw police bring the suspect to the hospital. Officers were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Jenny PTSD usually is something that develops when youre in firefights, and I dont know that that ever happened.. This content is imported from Twitter. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. The other minor is in critical condition. 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. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where he remained until Thursday. 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. I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. 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 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. Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. 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. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/bH1u3ddb2e. Jillian Forstadt. 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. 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. 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 Fraternal Order of the Police is setting up a fund for Sean Sluganski at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. 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. The officer's family members are at the hospital. District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. I did not know it was to this magnitude.. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. "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. He said Morris was in stable condition as of late Monday afternoon. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Police say that 32-year-old Johnathan Morris is facing charges of criminal homicide and other offenses related to the deadly shooting. She said she is sick of the gun violence. 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. He left his family at home and came to work. The recordings, though, feel like they go on for hours. 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. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. Parishioners and community members filled the pews inside St. Patrick Church on 32nd Street in McKeesport on Monday night. He joined McKeesports department in January 2020 and was promoted to a full-time officer in January 2021, the department said. 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. Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. He returned fire, shooting Morris in the leg. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. 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 Police escort of fallen McKeesport police officer from UPMC McKeesport. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the injured officer, Charles Thomas. 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A criminal complaint shows that he faces charges including homicide and aggravated assault. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. Sluganskis Facebook account shows he got engaged in July 2021 and had a young daughter. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. An emergency dispatcher assures the officer multiple times that medics are on the way. The flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day that Sluganski is laid to rest. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. 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. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they encountered the suspect on Grandview Avenue. / CBS Pittsburgh. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. Sluganski, who attended California University of Pennsylvania, had a passion for narcotics work and was a good communicator. 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.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police activity in McKeesport sends two nearby schools into exterior lockdown Updated: 1:05 PM EST Mar 1, 2023 Infinite Scroll Enabled Show Transcript Police and Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. Today, they made sacrifices we hoped and prayed they would never need to make. Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. 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 It will be on a Johnathan Morris. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. It completed the circle of where it should have been.. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. He joined the department in January 2020 and was promoted to full-time in January 2021. TURNING BACK TO MORE BREAKING NEWS, THOUGH, WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. I dont know if they were doing any follow up after that, Harris said. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. A heavy police presence was called to Versailles Avenue and EMS has been sent to the area around noon, according to emergency dispatchers. Police said they were familiar with him. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. According to the deputy, Morris, a former U.S. marine, had been on the phone with the credit union. The procession will return from McKeesport the way it came. I dont think he saw any combat, Zappala said. 90.5 WESA. Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. "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. First published on February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. Morris is charged in the death of Sean Sluganski and the shooting of Charles Thomas in McKeesport on Monday. She gave her video to the police for their investigation. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One juvenile is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Police arrived at the scene, according to the complaint, and the mother told officers her son fled the home. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 6, 2023. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. / CBS Pittsburgh. A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. Wilson Avenue is quiet this Tuesday. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. 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. Police and medics A man who had been shot was found dead in McKeesport early Friday evening, police confirmed. WebA reported shooting in McKeesport has sent three McKeesport Area Schools into lockdowns, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. The mass and burial will take place at St. Albert the Great Church, Blessed Trinity Parish on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 12:00 p.m. A moment of silence was held before the girls basketball game Tuesday between McKeesport and Penn-Trafford for Sean Sluganski. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. 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. Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas were shot in McKeesport on Monday. 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. Weichler said she had just left a call with officer Charles Thomas Jr. just an hour before the shooting. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. 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. 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. 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. Joseph Regan, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylania State Lodge, issued a statement Monday, saying: "These officers left their homes knowing it was their duty to protect and serve McKeesport regardless of the outcome. 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. 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. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death Please enter valid email address to continue. "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. 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. The McKeesport Area School District will switch to remote learning on Tuesday to allow the community to attend Sean Sluganski's funeral. We should all give serious thought to what these families endure while their loved ones are out serving our community hoping and praying that they never have to deal with what Officer Sluganski's family experienced yesterday.". / CBS Pittsburgh. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. County Police havent briefed me on those, Zappala said. He was known to McKeesport police. WHEN OUR CAMERAS CAPTURED 31 YEAR OLD JONATHAN MORRIS GETTING TAKEN OUT OF UPMC PRESBY IN POLICE CUSTODY. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. No one answered the door at Sluganskis McKeesport home on Monday night. 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