For all the latest updates on this developing story, clickhere. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. A release from Allegheny County identified the officer killed as Sean Sluganski, 32. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. February 7, 2023 / 2:45 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. "I've got kids, I've got grandkids," Hudson said. I CRIED THE WHOLE DAY. The lockdown was later lifted. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Police officers work the scene on Grandview Ave., in McKeesport, Pa., on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. RAW: Allegheny County police investigating fatal shooting in McKeesport. | Watch WPXI NOW, RAW: NTSB drone footage of East Palestine train derailment. "I'm afraid for them.". Kearns said charges were being prepared against Morris, who he said is known to McKeesport police. A police investigation later found several shell casings at the scene, which matched up with the area seen on video as Morris shot at the two officers, the criminal complaint says. First published on February 7, 2023 / 2:45 PM. The county release said Thomas has been on the force for four years. Dozens arrested after year-long federal investigation, drugs removed from Western Pa. Crafton man accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl at playground. A criminal complaint identifies Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31, of McKeesport, as the suspect in the shooting. The suspect was hit in the leg and fled. "The subject continued around the corner to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Avenue, where he encountered a third McKeesport officer. According to officials, the suspect walked away from police when they tried talking with him. Upon arrival, first responders found an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Prior to his time in McKeesport, he worked at the Charleroi Regional Police department. "They have dealt with him on past occasions," Kearns said. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. The non-profit, Mentoring Village, will be holding a vigil in honor of Fallen Officer Sluganski tomorrow, February 8 at 6 p.m. at Renzi Park. Around 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 29, police in. Anyone with information concerning this shooting is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1(833)-ALL-TIPS. A source close to the investigation told KDKA-TV at one point in the evening police detained someone. KDKA-TV also saw a K9 sniffing around and evidence markers on a sidewalk and a yard. The lockdown was later lifted. Reporter Show Transcript MCKEESPORT, Pa. A teenager was in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Monday afternoon, police said. Morris started to fire at the officer, but the officer was not hit, according to the complaint. The county release said Thomas has been on the force for four years. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Two officers were dispatched shortly after noon to a domestic disturbance call in McKeesport, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said at a news conference. "The subject continued around the corner to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Avenue, where he encountered a third McKeesport officer. The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition, police said. According to a criminal complaint, Johnathan Morris, 31, shot the officers in McKeesport, Allegheny . BOTH OFFICERS EVENTUALLY CAUGHT UP TO MOORES ALONG GRANDVIEW AVENUE, WHERE POLICE SAY MORRIS PULLED OUT A GUN AND STARTED FIRING AND KILLING OFFICERS LIKE LANSKY AND INJURING OFFICER THOMAS. "Somebody just there doing CPR on him," Campbell said. Officer Sluganski arrived on foot. PHOTOS: Police respond to situation. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM Homicide detectives are handling the investigation. In the documents, officers state Morris is a Veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and was having an episode. One officer was taken to a hospital in McKeesport, where he was pronounced dead. The officers were responding to a domestic call on Wilson Street when they. 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. The injured officer was identified as Charles Thomas, Jr., 35. The McKeesport Area School District said all schools and buildings were temporarily put on an exterior lockdown due to the police activity nearby. Morris now faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and murder of a police officer in the first degree, among related charges. Police: 1 teen killed, 1 in critical condition after shooting in McKeesport. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. One McKeesport police officer was killed, and another was wounded Monday afternoon after responding to a domestic disturbance call where they were fired upon by a man authorities said was having a "mental health crisis. The witnesses told police Officer Thomas was driving a police car and pulled into an alley off 1300 Grandview Avenue. Click here to read what weve learned about Thomas. Stay with us for additional details. WE HAVE LEARNED THAT CANDICE TYLER, WHO IS THE MOTHER OF JONATHAN MORRIS, IS A FORMER MCKEESPORT POLICE OFFICER. I CRY. "I feel so violated," Leah Jefferson said in a Facebook post. A man is being charged after one police officer died and another was injured during a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. A procession for Sluganski consisting of other first responders began around 5:15 p.m., traveling from UPMC McKeesport to the county medical examiner's office in Pittsburgh. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. They're a tight-knit neighborhood, surprised to see the gun violence reach what they call the "Park Street Circle.". MCKEESPORT, Pa. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. People remain on edge, and Allegheny County police told KDKA-TV they do not have anyone in custody. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Three men were killed Wednesday afternoon in two unrelated McKeesport shootings, according to Allegheny County Police. McKeesport Police Chief Adam Alfer said this is a tragic loss for their department. 2023 Cox Media Group. "Just have to stay strong and hope for the better," Campbell said. It didn't take long before Haile realized who the victim was, hearing her neighbor's family member crying his name. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. MCKEESPORT, Pa. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. A TEDDY BEAR WITH A CARD LYING NEAR THE SPOT. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. SHE SERVED IN THE DEPARTMENT FROM 2005 UNTIL SHE WAS FIRED. A procession for Sluganski consisting of other first responders began around 5:15 p.m., traveling from UPMC McKeesport to the county medical examiner's office in Pittsburgh.All schools in the McKeesport Area School District were on an exterior lockdown due to police activity. County police have determined that 25-year-old Vernon Dean Eutsey, of Pittsburgh, was the person responsible for the shooting. It is not clear if there are any suspects or arrests. / CBS Pittsburgh. NOW, TOMORROW NIGHT, THE MENTORING VILLAGE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WILL BE HOLDING A VIGIL TO HONOR THEIR FALLEN OFFICER JUST TO SHOW THE SUPPORT FOR OUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This content is imported from Twitter. "There was an exchange of gunfire, and the subject was wounded.". By the time he looked out the window, he saw flashing lights and police cars surrounding an area by Park Street in McKeesport. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering now at home. Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Allegheny County Police said the latest incident took place around 5:45 p.m. Friday along the 1200 block of Park Street. | Watch WPXI NOW, RAW: Full interview with Johns Hopkins atmospheric chemist on East Palestine train derailment. Both officers shot were McKeesport police officers. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) Three people were shot Tuesday afternoon in McKeesport. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering now at home. Investigators were at the scene for hours,. Tony Campbell was watching TV and about to eat dinner when he heard the sound of gunshots outside his home. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. 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. WPXI.com News Staff and Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. West Mifflin parents outraged after video of student being brutally attacked circulates online, Pittsburgh police investigating after multiple people fall victim to theft scheme, He was a baby: Hundreds pay their respects to Jaiden Brown, victim of Easter Sunday mass shooting, VIDEO: North Dakota man indicted on child pornography, sex exploitation of Peters Township girl, DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, Strong winds cause damage, thousands of power outages throughout Fayette County, Woman arrested after 3 children dead, 2 others injured at a house in Italy, Texas, Pittsburgh woman missing for more than 30 years found alive in Puerto Rico. BUT MORRIS TOOK OFF AND HAD ANOTHER EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE WITH POLICE BEFORE HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. In the documents, officers state Morris is a Veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and was having an episode. All schools in the McKeesport Area School District were on an exterior lockdown due to police activity. They have dealt with him on past occasions, Kearns said. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Police paperwork said that after Morris exchanged gunfire with the officers, he went to a nearby Uni-Mart parking lot and told two people he had been shot and needed help. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - Two people were shot in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. 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. MCKEESPORT OFFICERS SHAWN SLICK AND CHARLES THOMAS JR WERE RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC DISPUTE. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. He again produced a firearm and fired at that officer," Kearns said. Joyner, who lived in Pittsburgh,. "Back in the day, it used to not be like this. "Just like pop, pop, pop," Campbell said. Police were told that the suspect was possibly carrying a gun. "It's out of control. EAST MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - A man was found shot in the chest in East McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. The officer killed was identified by the McKeesport Police. Officers are at two scenes Friday night. Advertisement. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM First published on February 6, 2023 / 1:12 PM. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. A video has gone viral across social media that shows a car salesman urinating on a Black woman's driver's license. It marked the fourth homicide in the last three days in the city. One police officer has died after two officers were shot in McKeesport on Monday, February 6, 2023, authorities say. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.