The McKeesport Area School District said McKeesport Area Senior High School, Founder's Hall Middle School and Twin Rivers Elementary were on an exterior lockdown due to the police activity Wednesday afternoon. The district's thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time," the district posted on Facebook. Both were students at McKeesport High School, district Superintendent Tia Wanzo told Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. McKeesport Police officer Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. On Friday, the Allegheny County Medical Examiners office identified him as Robert Joyner. A lone teddy bear was left with a letter addressed to the "McKeesport Police Family" at the site where officer Sean Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. 1 juvenile killed, another injured in shooting in McKeesport. THIS SHOOTING HAPPENING OUTSIDE BUILDING 51. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. I WAS JUST OUT ON MY MY COUSINS PORCH. Police officers from Pittsburgh, Elizabeth, West Elizabeth, Allegheny County and other departments are outside the hospital, which is down the hill from where this shooting happened earlier Monday. REPORTING LIVE TONIGHT IN, Three men were killed Wednesday afternoon in two unrelated McKeesport shootings, according to Allegheny County Police.Police said three men were shot at the Crawford Village Housing Complex around 1 p.m., while a fourth man was shot nearby on Versailles Avenue about one hour earlier.Allegheny County police said the 47-year-old man shot along Versailles died at a local hospital. and "Thank you for keeping us safe.". ADDING THIS AFTER THE MEETING, HAVING THAT MANY POLICE AND THAT MANY EXTRA POLICE ON PATROLS AND YOU STILL HAD THESE SHOOTINGS. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. Thirty-two-year-old Sean Sluganski was killed. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A MILE AWAY. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. 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Another officer arrived, the complaint said, and the two took Morris into custody. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. Officers at the scene told KDKA-TV the officer's body will be placed in an ambulance and escorted to the medical examiner's office. 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 might be armed. As of Thursday morning, Flewellen-Belton is only facing firearms related charges. The Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriffs Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police will be providing coverage for the City of McKeesport during this time. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. Prayer service for peace held in McKeesport. 2/2 @WTAE pic.twitter.com/ZicCwnOQKc. 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. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. A wounded officer was treated and discharged. Cherepko released a statement on the violence saying, We have had another senseless act of violence in our community today. "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. 02 Mar 2023 14:54:33 Cherepko noted the recent rise in violence in McKeesport is not organized crime. 3 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say. "To show our respect and support for Police Officer Sean Sluganski and his family, the McKeesport Area School District will operate on an asynchronous virtual learning day next Tuesday, February 14, 2023. @AlleghenyCoPD say they're talking with the DA about other possible charges. Callers can remain anonymous.McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko said because of the already active scene on Versailles Avenue, there were more than 20 officers from various responding agencies in McKeesport when the Crawford Village shooting happened.We typically patrol our city with five, six. Injured survivor of McKeesport shooting facing firearms charges. He said domestic calls are unpredictable and have many variables for officers to respond to. PHOTOS: Police respond to situation in. She pointed down the street in the direction he left, the complaint said. We have lost a friend, a trusted colleague and an officer whose passion was providing service to the public. GOOD KID TRYING TO MAKE HIS WAY. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. Wilson Police Department investigating a shots fired incident at Walmart on Forest Hills Road, Coatesville Police seeking suspect Matthew Charles Rodgers for shooting Dwayne MILLER, Marc Muffley arrested after explosives found in Checked luggage at Lehigh Valley Airport, Shooting investigation in the parking lot of the Bloomfield GetGo, Adrienne Arrington fatally shot by police in Pittsburgh, Prosecutors request death penalty for killer of two police officers. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. Cherepko said thats an example of why he says this is not solely a policing issue but a community issue, saying a significant police presence was close by, and still, violence happened. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. He died at the hospital. The shooting took place near Pittsburgh Manchester K-8. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. He told police he fired shots to protect his father.Both shootings remain under investigation. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. 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. PTSD, mental health issues need to be addressed," neighbor Robin Lacey said. 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. Man dead after shooting in McKeesport Video shows man arrested by heavy police presence outside hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh Thousands without power in Fayette, Indiana, Westmoreland counties Minerva Bakery made everything black and blue on Tuesday to support the police. The officer and the subject exchanged gunfire, during which the subject was wounded and was able to be taken into custody. Police said three men were shot at the Crawford Village Housing Complex around 1 p.m., while a fourth man was shot nearby on Versailles Avenue about one hour earlier. "Any job you go into, there's a possibility.". There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. After the shooting, Morris walked around a corner and fired at the third officer, who returned fire. "Unfortunately, something like this may have been avoided. Callers can remain anonymous. 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.". McKeesport Police Officer Sean Sluganski, 32,shot to death in the line of duty.Fellow Officer Charles Thomas also shot police say by Johnathan Morris. Officer Sluganski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon in McKeesport while responding to a domestic incident. Allegheny County police confirmed the boy was transported to the hospital in critical condition. 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. "But as with all of our officers, you can imagine him, who was there, shot as well with officer Sluganksi," Mayor Cherepko said. Today serves as a reminder of the danger they face every time they put on the uniform. Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is a not for profit corporation formed in 2013 to provide free online public access to accurate information about gun-related violence in the United States. They say one of those victims is dead. 2, officials later identified them as Sluganski and Thomas. Police respond to a situation in McKeesport on Wednesday. Als u uw keuzes wilt aanpassen, klik dan op 'Privacyinstellingen beheren'. On Facebook, McKeesport Area School District said McKeesport High School and East End Academy will have asynchronous virtual days on Wednesday. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. If they would just put these cops, sit them up on the corner where all this killing and stuff is going, theres so much drugs and stuff going on down here, and they know it, Damien said. Allegheny County Police charged Johnathan Jermia Morris, 31, of 1411 Wilson St., McKeesport, with homicide, aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer and two counts of attempted homicide. "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. Callers can remain anonymous. At 12:21 p.m., Sluganski radioed Allegheny County dispatch to tell them that Morris was walking on Sumac Street near Craig Street. As the shift commander approached, Morris told him he had just been shot and pointed toward DeLong Alley. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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. 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. He died in the emergency room at UPMC McKeesport. / CBS Pittsburgh. A man has been charged with homicide in the shooting and killing one police officer, and wounding a second officer after they responded to a domestic disturbance call in western Pennsylvania. Good kid, trying to make his way. STAY TO HIMSELF. A shooting has left one person dead, sent two to the hospital, and led to lockdowns at three McKeesport Area Schools, authorities announced just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. One of the officers was fatally wounded. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Other McKeesport Police officer Chuck Thomas was shot in the face/neck area and in the leg. He didnt bother nobody, stayed to himself.. 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. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski was killed in the line of duty on Monday, December 6, 2023. Officials declined to comment on what led up to the call, saying there was still an investigation. BUT THIS FATHER PUSHING FOR MORE POLICE PATROLS AFTER LOSING HIS SON TONIGHT. Morris, wounded in the leg by return fire, ran to a parking lot and told two people he had been shot and needed help, authorities said. The Fraternal Order of the Police is setting up a fund for Sean Sluganski at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport. After he was wounded, Morris attempted to present himself to witnesses in the area as a victim, according to the criminal complaint. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. Sluganski arrived on scene three minutes later and was told by Tyler that her son had fled. One of those witnesses told Morris to lay down and began to put a tourniquet on his leg. Police are asking anyone with information to call 833-ALL-TIPS. Down the street at Sable Kennels, the women there work closely with McKeesport police on animal calls. The suspect then started shooting at the police officers, wounding one of them and killing another before running away. Flewellen-Belton . Alfer said Thomas has been released from the hospital. Anyone with information is asked to call 833-255-8477. At approximately 12:25 p.m., Sluganski announced on the radio that Morris was running. 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. Belton fired a weapon (info below) but so far, is only facing firearm possession charges. Allegheny County police said officials were called to Park Street around 6 p.m. on Friday for the shooting. AND AT THIS POINT, NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE. County Police detectives said there was a physical fight between Duncan and Eubanks which led to Crawford Village gunfire. Three men killed after gunshots ring out in two unrelated McKeesport shootings, MAYOR MICHAEL TRAPP GO SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMUNITY ISSUE AND HE SAID THAT THERE HAS BEEN A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN VIOLENCE RECENTLY IN MCKEESPORT. McKeesport police were dispatched to Morris home after his mother, Candace Tyler, called at 12:11 p.m. and said that her son was being aggressive toward her and having a PTSD episode, according to the complaint. Davon Flewellen-Belton, 18, was arraigned early Thursday morning. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 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Everyone who isn't coming to participate is asked to stay home because there will be "extreme" traffic delays for hours. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - Two people were shot in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. At 12:11 p.m. today, McKeesport Police Department officers were dispatched to a domestic-related disturbance call in the 1400 block of Wilson Street. Officers were called to a home shortly after noon Monday over a dispute involving a man that police said was having a mental health crisis. He refused to talk to them and walked away from the home, and officers were warned by a family member that he might be armed. Visitation resumes for fallen McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski. WE HAD OVER 20 AND YOU STILL HAD THREE PEOPLE SHOT. Morris mom, a fmr McKeesport officer, called police today saying her son was being aggressive & having a PTSD episode @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zpTwnXDsnf. The two witnesses in the car that Morris initially approached told detectives that after Morris spoke to them, they followed him up Grandview Avenue inside their vehicle, while one of them recorded on their cell phone. Today, they made sacrifices we hoped and prayed they would never need to make. On Wednesday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office identified the teen who died as Chance Naylor, 16, of McKeesport. The subject continued on foot around the corner where he encountered a third McKeesport officer at the intersection of Versailles Ave at Patterson Street. Got shot in the face, shot in the face, Thomas shouted, according to archived dispatch recordings. When police encountered him nearby, he suddenly produced a handgun and shot the two McKeesport officers, said Christopher Kearns, the county's police superintendent. Paula Reed Ward is a Tribune-Review staff writer. At 12:11 p.m. today, McKeesport Police Department officers were dispatched to a domestic-related disturbance call in the 1400 block of Wilson Street. "Sean seemed like a really good guy. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko said because of the already active scene on Versailles Avenue, there were more than 20 officers from various responding agencies in McKeesport when the Crawford Village shooting happened. Belton told police his shooting was self-defense. He is a four-year member of the force. Changing the circumstances that lead to these shootings and curbing what I believe is an addiction to crime and violence will only happen if we work together. We lose another brave American, a public servant, a law enforcement professional. "Our police have received an overwhelming amount of support not only from the McKeesport community, but far beyond as well," Mayor Cherepko said. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the deceased teen as Chance Naylor, 16, of McKeesport. "As a reminder, there is a scheduled asynchronous virtual learning day for Monday, February 13, 2023. The vigil is at Renzie Park in McKeesport. Anyone with. DAMIEN IDENTIFYING HIS SON AS 30 YEAR OLD JORDAN EUBANKS, ONE OF THREE PEOPLE SHOT IN MCKEESPORT CRAWFORD VILLAGE AROUND 1:00. 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. During the service, people asked for peace in the community and for themselves for the grief brought on by the shooting. This content is imported from Twitter. "Pittsburgh please join me in praying for the family of the McKeesport Police Officer taken from us, the Officer injured during the tragic incident, and the entire community of McKeesport. 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. Damien said hes pushing for more police patrols after losing his son Wednesday night. If you have any information, you're asked to call the police. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. Detectives processing the crime scene recovered multiple spent shell casings, including .40 caliber casings around Thomas patrol car, as well as 9 mm casings where Morris was seen on video firing toward Sluganski and Thomas. At the Crawford Village incident, police said a 22-year-old man, later identified as Jerred Duncan, of Turtle Creek, was pronounced dead on the scene. RT @toriyorgeytv: NEW | 18yo Davon Flewellen-Belton is the only survivor of a triple shooting in McKeesport's Crawford Village Complex yesterday. The witnesses turned the video over to Allegheny County detectives who later said that it corroborated their statements. The safety of our students is a top priority at the McKeesport Area School District and it is saddening to hear of the tragedy this afternoon. It's a stark contrast to one day ago when police officers swarmed the street. The hostility and bloodshed in our world today not just here in the City of McKeesport is more than a policing issue. Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. At least 10 evidence markers dotted the ground in the parking lot of the Uni-Mart gas station. This impacts every person in our community, and we need to pull together in search of a solution to this violence. Wanneer u onze sites en apps gebruikt, gebruiken we, gebruikers authenticeren, veiligheidsmaatregelen toepassen en spam en misbruik voorkomen, en, gepersonaliseerde advertenties en content weergeven op basis van interesseprofielen, de effectiviteit meten van gepersonaliseerde advertenties en content, en, onze producten en services ontwikkelen en verbeteren. Police officers from across the county are getting ready to escort the fallen officer's body from UPMC McKeesport to the Strip District in Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office is located. According to law enforcement sources, Morris mother, Candace Tyler, worked as a McKeesport police officer from 2005 through Oct. 19, 2021, when she was fired. On Wednesday morning, The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 16-year-old Chance Naylor. Johnathan Jermia Morris 31, of McKeesport is charged in Allegheny County with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and attempted murder, and assault of a law enforcement officer in the. McKeesport Police officer Sean Sluganski shot and killed in the line of duty, Man charged in shooting death of McKeesport police officer. Belton was hit in the leg but is stable. Morris' mother, Candace Taylor, is a former McKeesport police officer, KDKA-TV has learned. At last check, the officer was in stable condition. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. They found two juvenile shooting victims, both of whom were transported to area hospitals. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/LCouSFODxi. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. Allegheny County Police said the shooting occurred around 3:35 p.m. in the 3400 block of. Officials say three people have been shot. RAW: 1 person shot on Pittsburgh's Northside. HE ALSO NOTED THAT THIS RECENT RISE IN VIOLENCE THAT THEY ARE SEEING IN MCKEESPORT IS NOT ORGANIZED CRIME. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. There is no such thing as a typical call in today's world. PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after 2 police officers. A family member warned officers that he may be armed. This impacts every person in our community, and we need to pull together in search of a solution to this violence. Watch his right hand in pocket, appears real heavy, Sluganski said on his radio. Officer Sean Sluganski died and Officer Charles Thomas was taken to the hospital seriously injured but is now in stable condition. "We just had a meeting last night to talk about anti-violence," said Healthy Village Learning Institute president and CEO Keith Murphy. The mayor's office did not release either of the officers' names but asked the community to keep the police department in their thoughts and respect the officers' families. When officers arrived, they learned that the subject had been acting aggressively to family members. Family members on the scene identified the 30-year-old victim as Jordan Eubanks. Police were called to the 900 . Another officer, later identified as Thomas, radioed in that shots were fired and he was hit, according to the complaint. "This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. POLICE SAY THAT THE TWO SHOOTINGS ARE NOT CONNECTED. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. 1/2 @WTAE . 2023 Cox Media Group. Neither Allegheny County nor Pennsylvania state court records show any criminal history for Morris. Morris, who radio dispatchers said was a military veteran, was also wounded in the incident and taken to a hospital. Morris fired one round, and the shift commander returned fire at Morris as he rolled across Patterson Avenue. Antony L Sayles Sr., Death - A McKeesport, Pennsylvania family is mourning the death of their beloved father and grandfather who passed away unexpectedly just barely an hour after celebrating his birthday.Law enforcement agencies say 59-year-old Antony L Sayles Sr. died following a deadly shooting that happened on Friday evening in the area of the 2000 block of Jenny Lind Street. PITTSBURGH A male victim was shot in the chest on the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge on Pittsburgh's North Side.

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