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. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny Lind Street at 5:16 p.m. Once on scene, first responders found the victim, later identified as 59-year-old Antony Sayles, with gunshot wounds to the torso and head. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. The county release said Thomas has been on the force for four years. I CRIED THE WHOLE DAY. He again produced a firearm and fired at that officer," Kearns said. "I knew something must have happened, something bad," Haile said. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind Street. EAST MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - A man was found shot in the chest in East McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Click here for information on funeral arrangements. Morris now faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and murder of a police officer in the first degree, among related charges. By the time he looked out the window, he saw flashing lights and police cars surrounding an area by Park Street in McKeesport. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. It marked the fourth homicide in the last three days in the city. 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. 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. 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. "A release from Allegheny County identified the officer killed as Sean Sluganski, 32. Court documents identify the suspect as Johnathan Morris. The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. First responders found a man who was shot in the trunk and head inside a home. The president of the Fraternal Order of Police state lodge, Joseph Regan, said the officers left their homes knowing it was their duty to protect and serve McKeesport regardless of the outcome. Anyone with information can call the police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Kearns said charges were being prepared against Morris, who he said is known to McKeesport police. "The subject continued around the corner to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Avenue, where he encountered a third McKeesport officer. Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. 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. 1 police officer dead, another injured after shooting in McKeesport, MCKEESPORT AND BROKE MY HEART. "I'm afraid for them.". A source close to the investigation told KDKA-TV at one point in the evening police detained someone. UPDATE Allegheny County Sheriffs Office confirms Officer Sean Sluganski is the McKeesport police officer killed in the line of duty today. / CBS Pittsburgh. A man is being charged after one police officer died and another was injured during a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Dozens arrested after year-long federal investigation, drugs removed from Western Pa. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. First published on March 3, 2023 / 6:59 PM. 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. Police Officers Shot in McKeesport - 1:35 p.m. Cut-In 1 February 6, 2023, 1:42 PM Police Officers Shot in McKeesport - 1:35 p.m. Cut-In Recommended Stories The Daily Beast All the Creepy. Channel 11 learned that the officers were responding to a domestic situation involving a man going through mental health crisis when he opened fire at the officers. MCKEESPORT, Pa. McKeesport police confirm three people were gunned down in the street outside of a home on Pirl Street Tuesday afternoon. MCKEESPORT, Pa, (KDKA) The man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer and injuring another allegedly made a threatening phone call to an out-of-state bank last month. The lockdown was later lifted. Moments before the shooting, Officer Sluganski said Morris was running. The lockdown was later lifted. County police have determined that 25-year-old Vernon Dean Eutsey, of . A video has gone viral across social media that shows a car salesman urinating on a Black woman's driver's license. Sluganski had served on the force for two years after joining the department in January 2020. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Three men were killed Wednesday afternoon in two unrelated McKeesport shootings, according to Allegheny County Police. PHOTOS: Heavy police presence. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. He again produced a firearm and fired at that officer," Kearns said. County police said they got called to help McKeesport officers around 6 p.m. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. THE WHOLE NIGHT. MCKEESPORT, Pa. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday evening. 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. One McKeesport police officer was killed, and another was wounded Monday afternoon after responding to a domestic disturbance call. "He's a kind guy, he's everybody's friend," she said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. People living in the community told KDKA-TV he has two adult children and two teenagers. The victim was identified by the medical examiners office as 22-year-old Michael Gunter. When they arrived, they found a man shot multiple times. Two unrelated shootings in McKeesport less than an hour apart left two men dead and two other injured; KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports. EAST MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - A man was found shot in the chest in East McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Allegheny County police said around 5 p.m., officials were notified of a shooting on Jenny Lind. Morris started to fire at the officer, but the officer was not hit, according to the complaint. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering now at home. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport, sources say. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Please enter valid email address to continue. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. / CBS Pittsburgh. "We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public." Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. The injured officer was identified as Charles Thomas, Jr., 35. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The suspect was later listed in stable condition at a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. Updated on: March 3, 2023 / 11:38 PM Court documents said Morris is a military veteran. They have dealt with him on past occasions, Kearns said. The second officer, 35-year-old Charles Thomas Jr., was flown to a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. Morris is facing a list of charges, including homicide. Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriffs Office and State Police are handling the calls in McKeesport on Tuesday, so officers have time to grieve. MCKEESPORT, Pa. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. "The subject continued around the corner to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Avenue, where he encountered a third McKeesport officer. PHOTOS: Police respond to situation. MCKEESPORT, Pa. Three people are dead and another is injured in two shooting scenes less than half a mile from each other in McKeesport on Wednesday. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 at 8am Saturday. MCKEESPORT, Pa. An arrest warrant has been issued after a fatal shooting in McKeesport on Friday. THE SUSPECT, JONATHAN MORRIS, WHO IS A VETERAN, WAS ALLEGEDLY HAVING A PTSD EPISODE BEFORE POLICE ENCOUNTERED MOORE AS HE LEFT THE HOUSE AND TOLD TWO WITNESSES THAT THE POLICE WERE TRYING TO KILL HIM AND ASKED THOSE WITNESSES TO RECORD HIM, WHICH THEY DID. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. December 15, 2022 at 4:12 pm EST. McKeesport Police Chief Adam Alfer said this is a tragic loss for their department. ONE OFFICER WAS ABLE TO RETURN FIRE, HITTING MORRIS IN THE LEG. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny Lind Street at 5:16 p.m. Once on scene, first responders found the victim, later identified as 59-year-old Antony Sayles, with gunshot wounds to the torso and head. Allegheny County police's homicide detectives are investigating. "Just like pop, pop, pop," Campbell said. The shooting can't help but remind her of the death of her son, who was shot and killed 10 years ago in the same neighborhood. A shooting sparked over a dispute about barking dogs in Georgia left a woman behind bars on two counts of second-degree attempted murder, officials said. According to court documents, Morris mother called 911 to report he was having a PTSD episode and being aggressive towards her. 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. The second officer was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital. Please enter valid email address to continue. The McKeesport Area School District said all schools and buildings were temporarily put on an exterior lockdown due to the police activity nearby. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One officer was killed, another was wounded and a suspect was shot in McKeesport on Monday afternoon. Another McKeesport community, feeling the impact of a problem that's plagued the city this past week. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering now at home. The man killed in the first of two Wednesday afternoon shootings in McKeesport was 47-year-old Robert Joyner, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office said. Another person has been shot to death in McKeesport. February 6, 2023. THEY DO A LOT AND THEY PUT THEIR LIVES IN RISK EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR US. According to Allegheny County police, emergency crews were called to the 1200 block of Park Street at 5:47 p.m. Morris now faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and murder of a police officer in the first degree, among related charges. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. A TEDDY BEAR WITH A CARD LYING NEAR THE SPOT. (Avid_creative/Getty Images). Click here to read what weve learned about Thomas. One of the people started to a apply a tourniquet to Morris leg when a third McKeesport officer arrived. One officer was taken to a hospital in McKeesport, where he was pronounced dead. The mayors office asked people to keep the department in their thoughts and to respect the families privacy during this tragic and traumatic time.. 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. Pittsburgh-area community leaders come together to address recent string of violence. MCKEESPORT, Pa. The owner of the Unimart in McKeesport showed us surveillance . MCKEESPORT OFFICERS SHAWN SLICK AND CHARLES THOMAS JR WERE RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC DISPUTE. A criminal complaint identifies Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31, of McKeesport, as the suspect in the shooting. The officers returned fire when they were both hit. It's not even summertime yet," Campbell said. Davon Flewellen-Belton, 18, was arraigned early Thursday. All schools in the McKeesport Area School District were on an exterior lockdown due to police activity. | Watch WPXI NOW, RAW: NTSB drone footage of East Palestine train derailment. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. 2023 Cox Media Group. The injured officer was identified as Charles Thomas, Jr., 35. Police said they were told of a subject in a mental health crisis and were warned he may be armed. 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. "Somebody just there doing CPR on him," Campbell said. 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. Police said they were familiar with him. WE DO KNOW MORRIS IS FACING A LONG LIST OF CHARGES, INCLUDING CRIMINAL HOMICIDE, AS WELL AS AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FROM MCKEESPORT. Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle has learned new details from sources about the suspect, Johnathan Morris. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. MCKEESPORT, Pa. The injured survivor of a shooting at McKeesport's Crawford Village on Wednesday is facing firearms charges. RELATED >> Never going to be forgotten; Community mourning fallen McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski, This is a tragic loss for our department and our community, Alfer said in a statement. 2023 Cox Media Group. KDKA-TV also saw a K9 sniffing around and evidence markers on a sidewalk and a yard. In the documents, officers state Morris is a Veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and was having an episode. Allegheny County police said McKeesport officers responded around 12:11 p.m. for a domestic-related disturbance call in the 1400 block of Wilson Street.Police said they were told of a subject in a mental health crisis and were warned he may be armed. Two police officers were shot, one fatally, on Monday in western Pennsylvania. Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriffs Office and State Police are handling the calls in McKeesport on Tuesday, so officers have time to grieve. Eutsey has been charged with criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, person not to possess firearms, and recklessly endangering another person. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. The injured officer has been identified as Charles Thomas. / CBS Pittsburgh. CHECK OUT WTAE:Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports . BUT MORRIS TOOK OFF AND HAD ANOTHER EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE WITH POLICE BEFORE HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. "I feel so violated," Leah Jefferson said in a Facebook post. Apr. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community," said county director of communications Amie M. Downs. Both Thomas and Morris were in stable condition, police said earlier in the day. The suspect was later shot and killed in Pittsburgh after crashing a carjacked vehicle and exchanging gunfire with police, authorities said. Show Transcript MCKEESPORT, Pa. A man is being charged after one police officer died and another was injured during a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. The suspect was hit in the leg and fled. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community," said county director of communications Amie M. Downs. Both Thomas and Morris were in stable condition, police said earlier in the day.Kearns said charges were being prepared against Morris, who he said is known to McKeesport police. Officer Sluganski arrived on foot. Police paperwork said that after Morris exchanged . Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 10:35 PM THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WAS MADE. "Violence is everywhere, no matter where you live," Haile said. Reporter Show Transcript MCKEESPORT, Pa. A teenager was in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Monday afternoon, police said. Officer Sean Leonard Sluganski has been identified as the officer killed and Officer Chuck Thomas has been identified as the officer shot in the face and neck area, according to the Allegheny County sheriff's office. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 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. Anyone with information concerning this shooting is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 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.One of the officers was taken to UPMC McKeesport, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Police officers work the scene on Grandview Ave., in McKeesport, Pa., on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. 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. First responders. 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. NOW PLAYING ABOVE. Unfortunately, police said he died from his injuries at the hospital. 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