Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. First published on February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM. 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. OFFICER SEAN SLUGANSKI WAS KILLED. Chuck was in here all the time, its just so devastating, said owner Rick Kugler. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM Police said Morris' mom warned officers he had a gun. Police officers stand outside UPMC McKeesport on Feb. 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, Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. More here https://t.co/zfx8XGp3rv pic.twitter.com/gIvxZmelQZ. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. McKeesport Officer Shooting: What weve learned about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. "Operating on an asynchronous virtual day allows our community to pay their respects. It is always the goal of a first-responder to complete his or her daily duties and return home safely. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. Evidence markers are placed along Versailles Avenue following a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. "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. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM Police said they were familiar with him. 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. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. Morris also spent time in Maryland and Florida. Morris, an inventory management specialist, was promoted to sergeant in 2016 and left the Marines in December 2018. 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A community continues to grieve after the shooting of two McKeesport officers. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the During the service, people asked for peace in the community and for themselves for the grief brought on by the shooting. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. Lennexwas reported missingout of McKeesport. Officers requesting a call back. "As mayor, I cannot thank these individuals and organizations enough for their support during this devastating time. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. Visitation for Sluganski is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, and a funeral is scheduled for Tuesday. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. "Between the time of dispatch and the time you arrive on scene, that fluid situation can change very rapidly," Seilhamer said. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police Department as Sean Sluganski, 32. He made multiple threats to go on a shooting spree, or killing spree, at multiple branches, Harris said. Police have arrested a second man in connection with a male found fatally shot in Elliott on 1/26/23.Deonte Kidd, 28, faces multiple charges including hindering apprehension, destroying evidence, abuse of a corpse, and conspiracy. MCKEESPORT, Pa. 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. 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. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. MEANTIME, OFFICER TRAUMA THOMAS WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AT A VIGIL FOR OFFICER SLUGANSKI. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. The other officer, identified later as Thomas, was critically wounded and flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. Morris faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. Alfer said Monday night that Thomas had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home with family. Harris said that a McKeesport officer did call to talk to him and reported they were unable to make contact with Morris. Jordan McCallister, who also lives nearby, said he looked out his front door to watch police cars and motorcycles shutting down the street. 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. Police say that 32-year-old Johnathan Morris is facing charges of criminal homicide and other offenses related to the deadly shooting. Another officer, Charles Thomas, was injured. 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. A moment of silence was held before the McKeesport girls basketball game on Feb. 7, 2023. A prayer service for peace was held on Feb. 6, 2023, in McKeesport. 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. 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. Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. 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. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He's in the hospital in stable condition. No vehicles are here. 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. 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WHEN OUR CAMERAS CAPTURED 31 YEAR OLD JONATHAN MORRIS GETTING TAKEN OUT OF UPMC PRESBY IN POLICE CUSTODY. We have to go through basically his entire life.. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. Police and medics I think he is the right combination for a police officer of toughness and compassion, said Jim Barry the CEO of LaRosa Youth Club. Sluganski was shot and killed during the incident. He is a four-year member of the force. 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. Another McKeesport officer, Chuck Thomas, was wounded. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. February 28, 2023 / 1:34 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. At the time, he was stationed at Marine Forces Command in Indian Head, Md. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. "To show McKeesport that I'm here to support them. 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. I do have a phone number for the Black male and for the police deputy, as well, the dispatcher answered. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. The flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day that Sluganski is laid to rest. 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. For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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. While the two witnesses were helping him, according to the complaint, Morris shot at a third McKeesport officer. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. Hundreds of people have gathered for a candlelight vigil for fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski. 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The suspect, later identified as Johnathan Morris, walked from Wilson Avenue to Grandview Avenue, and Kearns said when the suspect encountered the officers, he pulled out a handgun and shot them. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. However, they decided to approach him, I dont know what the details of what their ops were, but certainly the county police are looking into that.. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Channel 11 News is learning more about the man police said is responsible for shooting two McKeesport police officers on Monday, killing District schools had been locked down temporarily because of the incident. He began his policing career in Whitaker in 2014, according to a Tribune-Review article at the time. 1 officer shot and killed, another injured in McKeesport. Hes so personable, so kind, said Jan Kugler, the owner of Lamperts Fine Meat and Deli. Down the road, the owners of a local deli -said Officer Thomas always wears a smile and shared their support for the entire force. Morris fired at a third officer, who returned fire and wounded Morris. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. 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. Both Kidd and Powell are now in the Allegheny County Jail. One of the responding officers then radioed: Were getting no response at the door. A little after 12, I looked out the window and saw all the cops over there, and I said, Wow, Morris said. Morris mother, Candace Tyler, was a McKeesport police officer for 16 years until she was fired in 2021. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. 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. "It is definitely one of the most dangerous -- I would not say the most dangerous -- but it's definitely one of the most dangerous calls we get," Jackson Township Police Chief Terry Seilhamer said about domestic incidents. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. A middle schooler in Florida is making it his duty to honor and share the legacy of fallen first responders, including Sean Sluganski. Obviously, its early in the investigation, he said. The department identified the other officer shot as Charles Thomas Jr., 35. 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. 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. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. has released Sean Sluganski's obituary, which includes when the visitation, mass and burial will be taking place. Please enter valid email address to continue. Eva Parker, a first responder, brought flowers from Bethel Park to pay her respects. Sluganski was pronounced dead after being taken to UPMC McKeesport. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. 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. TV Q&A: Is a Pittsburgher writing for CBSs East New York? Earle went through court documents, and Morris does not appear to have any prior criminal record or civil cases in Pennsylvania. "Sean seemed like a really good guy. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. Please enter valid email address to continue. A McKeesport police officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspected shooter was shot before being taken into custody early Monday afternoon in Morris, 31, was taken to the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh just before noon and arraigned a short time later by District Judge Jehosha Wright, who denied bond. 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 When the procession travels through McKeesport Tues. the public is asked to line up along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Blvd. Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. I try to pray every day and ask God for their protection, said Thomass neighbor Marjory Rost. "It's just not going to stop.". They are heroes. The UPMC McKeesport is on lockdown after the shooting. 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. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. 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. 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 warning was dire: a McKeesport man named Johnathan Morris was threatening to go on a killing spree. 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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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. The American flag outside the McKeesport Police Department are flying at half-staff in the wake of the shooting and killing of Officer Sean Sluganski. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. Vento's Pizza, home of 'Franco's Italian Army,' to close, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Police escort of fallen McKeesport police officer from UPMC McKeesport. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". "They always have our backs and we try to always have their backs and it's just an absolute tragedy," Jill Erny said. 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When responding officers arrived in the 1400 block of Wilson Street, where Morris lived, he walked away from them, Kearns said. Officers arrived to find a teenager shot. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. Johnathan Morris, 32, is charged in the shooting and killing of McKeesport Office Sean Sluganski. We are there for them as much as they are there for us, Jan Kugler, said. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. Get me some help. HAPPENING NOW | Jonathan Morris is being transferred from the hospital to the Allegheny County Jail. A man accused of shooting two McKeesport police officers and killing one of them is now out of the hospital. Le'Juane Powell was arrested earlier this month on charges of homicide and abuse of a corpse in Lennex's death. He spent more than seven years in the service, including a three-month stint in Afghanistan in 2013. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. Prior to joining the McKeesport police, Sluganski also worked in Charleroi. 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. "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 spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. He said Morris was in stable condition as of late Monday afternoon. The two plan to send care packages to both the Thomas and Slunganski families, and for now, continue to remember the good times. The Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport high school wrestling teams met for a match on Tuesday night. Lennexwas found shot to deathin a area in Elliott on Jan. 26. He was flown to UPMC Mercy and was later released from the hospital. 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. A fatal shot felled officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who had worked in McKeesport for two years. 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. McKeesport Police officer Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. 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. Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. Sources told Target 11 Morris served in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina. I know Gods protecting him and watching over him because I asked and I prayed, Rost said. 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 The officers were responding to a domestic call on A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. 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. 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The Fraternal Order of the Police is setting up a fund for Sean Sluganski at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A second man is facing charges after a missing McKeesport man was found dead in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood. In that time, Officer Sean Sluganski was killed, Officer Thomas was shot in the face, and alleged gunman Johnathan Morris was also shot. Authorities responded to Versailles Avenue and Freemont Street at around 11:06 a.m. this morning for reports of a shooting in McKeesport and found a man who had been shot in the head. Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. 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. "I'm afraid for them.". 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.". Morris served in the military and suffered from PTSD, according to the criminal complaint. "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. Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. Two young males were transported to local hospitals, where one died. 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. ' to close, Western Pennsylvania 's trusted news source to `` support the McKeesport shooting and high. 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