A man is being charged after one police officer died and another was injured during a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. According to a news release from Allegheny County police, 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Jenny Lind. Hudson told KDKA-TV that she knew the man and he does not bother anyone. / CBS Pittsburgh. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community," said county director of communications Amie M. Downs. Click here to read more on what we know about Morris. A man is being charged after one police officer died and another was injured during a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. The McKeesport Area School District said all schools and buildings were temporarily put on an exterior lockdown due to the police activity nearby. WPXI.com News Staff and Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com. "It's out of control. 2023 Cox Media Group. He again produced a firearm and fired at that officer," Kearns said. A statement from McKeesport Police Chief Adam Alfer identified him as 32-year-old Sean Sluganski, who had worked for the department full-time for two years. Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 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. Officers are at two scenes Friday night. KDKA-TV also saw a K9 sniffing around and evidence markers on a sidewalk and a yard. 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. Updated on: February 17, 2023 / 11:18 PM Morris was standing in a yard there when he pulled out a gun and started shooting at Thomas and then Sluganski, according to court documents. RAW: Allegheny County police investigating fatal shooting in McKeesport. Another person has been shot to death in McKeesport. I HAVENT SLEPT YET. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> 1 police officer killed, another injured in McKeesport shooting. In the documents, officers state Morris is a Veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and was having an episode. "The officers attempted to speak with the subject, and he walked away without speaking with officers," Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said.A criminal complaint identifies Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31, of McKeesport, as the suspect in the shooting. Morris started to fire at the officer, but the officer was not hit, according to the complaint. Around 5:26 p.m. on September 4, 2022, a shot spotter alert told McKeesport Police that someone had been shot in the 1100 block of Craig Street. The suspect was hospitalized and is in stable condition. The mayors office asked people to keep the department in their thoughts and to respect the families privacy during this tragic and traumatic time.. Sluganski had served on the force for two years after joining the department in January 2020. "They have dealt with him on past occasions," 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. MCKEESPORT, Pa. The owner of the Unimart in McKeesport showed us surveillance . The fallen McKeesport officer has been identified as Sean Sluganski. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Just have to stay strong and hope for the better," Campbell said. EAST MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - A man was found shot in the chest in East McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. "The suspect suddenly produced a handgun and shot the two McKeesport officers," Kearns said. Morris now faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and murder of a police officer in the first degree, among related charges. His mother is also a former employee of the McKeesport Police Department. Both Thomas and Morris were in stable condition, police said earlier in the day. When they arrived, they found a man shot multiple times. Police said they were familiar with him. They are heroes, Regan said. 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A TEDDY BEAR WITH A CARD LYING NEAR THE SPOT. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. / CBS Pittsburgh. NOW PLAYING ABOVE. "The subject continued around the corner to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Avenue, where he encountered a third McKeesport officer. First responders. One McKeesport police officer was killed, and another was wounded Monday afternoon after responding to a domestic disturbance call. MCKEESPORT, Pa. An arrest warrant has been issued after a fatal shooting in McKeesport on Friday. Click here to read what weve learned about Thomas. One of the officers was fatally wounded. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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. The injured officer was identified as Charles Thomas, Jr., 35. All schools in the McKeesport Area School District were on an exterior lockdown due to police activity. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said. He is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. About a month ago, a police chief was killed and two officers wounded in an Allegheny County borough northeast of Pittsburgh. 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. 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. The second officer was critically wounded and flown to the hospital but is now in stable condition, Kearns said. February 6, 2023. According to Chief Alfer, Thomas is now at home and recovering with family. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. PHOTOS: Heavy police presence. The injured officer was identified as Charles Thomas, Jr., 35. A criminal complaint identifies Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31, of McKeesport, as the suspect in the shooting. MCKEESPORT, Pa. A man is dead after a shooting in McKeesport. "There was an exchange of gunfire, and the subject was wounded. "Violence is everywhere, no matter where you live," Haile said. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One person is dead after a shooting in McKeesport on Friday. "I thought it was firecrackers.". According to a criminal complaint, Johnathan Morris, 31, shot the officers in McKeesport, Allegheny . I CRIED THE WHOLE DAY. Court documents identified the suspect as Johnathan Morris, 31. IM TORI YORGEY FOR PITTSBURGHS ACTION NEWS 4 ACTION NEWS INVESTIGATES HAS UNCOVERED SOME NEW INFORMATION THIS NOON. Sluganski had served on the force for two years after joining the department in January 2020. Stock photo of police lights. THE WHOLE NIGHT. "A release from Allegheny County identified the officer killed as Sean Sluganski, 32. February 7, 2023 / 2:45 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. Sources say a father called 911 after finding his son shot inside a home. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community," said county director of communications Amie M. Downs. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Eventually, he saw a man on the ground. | Watch WPXI NOW, RAW: Full interview with Johns Hopkins atmospheric chemist on East Palestine train derailment. 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. The county release said Thomas has been on the force for four years. Allegheny County police's homicide detectives are investigating. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. "Just like pop, pop, pop," Campbell said. 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. 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. It marked the fourth homicide in the last three days in the city. EAST MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - A man was found shot in the chest in East McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. People used to fight with their fists, and now they shoot and everything," Campbell said. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. Court documents identify the suspect as Johnathan Morris. Channel 11 is actively working to learn more. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Prior to his time in McKeesport, he worked at the Charleroi Regional Police department. (Avid_creative/Getty Images). 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. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering now at home. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. / CBS Pittsburgh. The county release said Thomas has been on the force for four years. The witnesses told police Officer Thomas was driving a police car and pulled into an alley off 1300 Grandview Avenue. Another McKeesport community, feeling the impact of a problem that's plagued the city this past week. Officer Sluganski arrived on foot. The victim was identified by the medical examiners office as 22-year-old Michael Gunter. "It's just not going to stop.". Stock photo of police lights. 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. Morris now faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and murder of a police officer in the first degree, among related charges. The suspect walked to the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue and was met by the officers when he turned and began firing. 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. Tony Campbell was watching TV and about to eat dinner when he heard the sound of gunshots outside his home. Police said they were told of a subject in a mental health crisis and were warned he may be armed. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. First responders found a woman who had been shot in the arm.