"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. #BREAKING: A active shooter is on a shooting spree with multiple people shot in two separate locations #Mckeesport | #PA Currently multiple law enforcement are responding to a active shooter gunman on a shooting spree in two separate locations in McKeesport Pa. A third officer ended up shooting Morris, who is still in a hospital for his injuries. 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. 22 YEAR OLD JARED DUNCAN. DAMIEN IDENTIFYING HIS SON AS 30 YEAR OLD JORDAN EUBANKS, ONE OF THREE PEOPLE SHOT IN MCKEESPORT CRAWFORD VILLAGE AROUND 1:00. Good kid, trying to make his way. 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. At this point, Morris faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault of an officer and criminal homicide. The suspect was later listed in stable condition at a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. A 16-year-old is dead and another juvenile was in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in McKeesport, according to Allegheny County Police detectives. Als u uw keuzes wilt aanpassen, klik dan op 'Privacyinstellingen beheren'. Officials say three people have been shot. Belton told police his shooting was self-defense. 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. According to Allegheny County police, a 22-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The 7 most in-demand tech skills for freelancers in the tech industry, Twitter is working on an encrypted Video Chat feature, Covid-19 pandemic came from a lab leak in China, Young Americans use more marijuana and hallucinogens than ever, says NIH, Monkeypox patients decaying nose was misdiagnosed as sunburn, World Health Organization declared Monkeypox a global emergency, Polio case detected in New Yorks Rockland County, Hiring Refugees: How One Big Factory Did It, Any twitter account Doxxing real-time location info of anyone will be suspended, Elon Musk, Prices For Bitcoin Drop To Roughly A 2-Year Low As The Crypto Market Experiences Massive Losses. Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. Stay with KDKA-TV andKDKA.comfor updates to this developing story as they become available. Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, D.C. 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WE HAD OVER 20 AND YOU STILL HAD THREE PEOPLE SHOT. One officer was transported to UPMC McKeesport where he was pronounced deceased. PITTSBURGH A male victim was shot in the chest on the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge on Pittsburgh's North Side. HES QUESTIONING WHY THIS UPTICK IN VIOLENCE IS HAPPENING. That means coming together in our neighborhoods, our households, our churches, our community organizations, and all of the places where we become united as a community.. Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Kearns said he was taken to UPMC but doctors couldn't save his life. 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. https://t.co/S04IvnpyrC, Youre not going to take my son and its going to be okay. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. Officer Thomas has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recovering with his family. He left his family at home and came to work. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. The second day of visitation for Officer Sean Sluganski was held on Monday. First published on December 13, 2022 / 4:00 PM. The medical examiner has since confirmed Eubanks' identity and said he was from McKeesport.Youre not going to take my son and its going to be okay.
"The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sean Sluganski, 32, who died today in the line of duty. One of the witnesses at the Unimart was struck in the boot with a bullet. They said they saw a police cruiser pull up and another officer approach on foot, and then saw Morris pull a handgun and fire at the cruiser and the officer. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. 4th and 5th grade afterschool students @ United made condolence cards for McKeesport officers and loved ones. If you have any information, you're asked to call the police. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Nobody needs to see it," Lacey said. 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McKeesport High School and East End Academy will have an asynchronous virtual day on Wednesday, Dec. 14 as we process the unfortunate tragedy. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477); callers can remain anonymous. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Earlier in the day, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko spoke publicly, thanking other law enforcement for their support. Charges have been filed for the man accused of shooting one police officer and injuring another in a shooting in McKeesport on Monday. 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. McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer's shooting death 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. Community reacts to killing of McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski, Community mourning after shooting of 2 McKeesport officers, Latest on the fatal shooting of officer Sean Sluganski. We stand together to honor the service and sacrifice of these Officers and their families in service to our Commonwealth.". During our departments response to a reported domestic incident, one officer was fatally shot and another was seriously wounded. Rosemary Washington, 62, and Thomas Washington Sr., 63, were found. February 7, 2023, 11:02 AM. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. That means coming together in our neighborhoods, our households, our churches, our community organizations, and all of the places where we become united as a community., Heavy police presence in Crawford village after at least two shootings in McKeesport. Seventeen hours before Johnathan Morris allegedly killed one McKeesport police officer and wounded another, he fired three tightly grouped shots through. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Police said Monday that Morris was known to them. The hearse is lead by a fire truck and surrounded by other police officers. #UPDATE The 30-year-old man has died. He spoke with officer Charles Thomas, who was also injured during the shooting. He just moved into his apartment down there. Court papers said when officers found Morris on Grandview Avenue, he shot Sluganski and Thomas. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Nr4FUMImGT. It's been one week since he was shot and killed in the line of duty. "Officer Charles Thomas, Jr., 35, was injured in the same incident today. 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. Officials say the officers were responding to a domestic situation in McKeesport when a man opened fire on the officers.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'fox3now_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',124,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-medrectangle-3-0'); FOX3 has been informed by sources that while responding to a domestic dispute in the city of McKeesport, two police officers were shot, and one of those officers has sadly passed away as a result of their injuries. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Man shot dead in McKeesport -- the 4th slaying this week and 5th in a month, Medical examiner IDs man killed in McKeesport shooting, Report on Allegheny County Jail deaths finds no 'trends or common factors' that led to them, Rebranding of North Hills School District moves forward, Ross woman missing for 3 decades found in Puerto Rico, police confirm, Models strut the runway with their canines for the Bark and Swagger Dog Fashion Show, Caf Momentum Pittsburgh offers 2nd chance to those exiting juvenile facilities, Franco Harris statue moves to landside terminal at Pittsburgh airport, 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 3-5, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Both Duncan & Eubanks were shot & killed. WE TYPICALLY PATROL OUR CITY WITH FIVE OR SIX. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "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. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was put on to "support the McKeesport community.". He told police he fired shots to protect his father. According to the police, they were informed of a person who was experiencing a mental health crisis, and they were advised that the individual may be armed.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fox3now_com-box-4','ezslot_8',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-box-4-0'); After leaving the house, the suspect, who was already known to the police, was located by two officers of the McKeesport Police Department along Grandview Avenue. He's in the hospital in stable condition. The medical examiner's office identified him as Robert Joyner, of Pittsburgh. We lose another brave American, a public servant, a law enforcement professional. Police were called to the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue just before 3 p.m. Tuesday for a ShotSpotter alert. The man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer and wounding another Monday afternoon was said to be experiencing PTSD and told witnesses just moments before the shooting that the police were trying to kill him and asked them to record his interaction with them, according to court documents. Police officers are seen talking along Grandview Avenue following the fatal shooting of a McKeesport officer on Monday. 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. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/LCouSFODxi.
McKeesport store clerk, 911 call logs shed light on what police might On Wednesday morning, The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 16-year-old Chance Naylor. May his memory be a blessing, and may this be a reminder of how the women and men of law enforcement put their lives on the line to serve their communities.". 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. RAW: 1 person shot on Pittsburgh's Northside. PHOTOS: Police investigating incident on Pittsburghs North Side. "Let God be with you, and for everyone just out here in the valley, just keep your eyes open and just be careful out here, said witness Tywan Winston.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.Cherepko released a statement on the violence saying, We have had another senseless act of violence in our community today. 1/2 @WTAE . 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. 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 shooting Monday afternoon in McKeesport, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Pittsburgh.
R A W S A L E R T S's tweet - "#BREAKING: A active shooter is on a The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. A prayer service for peace was held on Feb. 6, 2023, in McKeesport. They say one of those victims is dead. 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, Pa. -- A man is facing homicide and other charges in the shooting and killing of one police officer, and the wounding of a second officer after they . His father identified him as Jordan Eubanks. He died in the emergency room at UPMC McKeesport. The hostility and bloodshed in our world today not just here in the City of McKeesport is more than a policing issue. MCKEESPORT MAYOR MICHAEL CORRUPCAO SAID BECAUSE OF THAT, ALREADY ACTIVE SCENE, THERE WERE MORE THAN 20 OFFICERS FROM VARIOUS RESPONDING AGENCIES IN MCKEESPORT WHEN THE CRAWFORD VILLAGE SHOOTING HAPPENED. A procession on Tuesday afternoon escorted fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski back to McKeesport for his funeral. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. One boy is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in McKeesport. 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.". Officials said they're still in the process of notifying families. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. 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. I JUST WE JUST HEARD AT LEAST UP TO LIKE 20 SHOTS GOING OFF, GOING OFF LIKE CONSISTENTLY ONE HOUR EARLIER. According to Allegheny County police, a 47-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the head. A 16-year-old is dead and another juvenile was in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in McKeesport, according to Allegheny County Police detectives. PHSD would like to extend get well wishes to the Penn Hills alum who was shot in McKeesport yesterday while on duty with their police department. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) - One officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting in McKeesport. Following Officer Sluganski's tragic death, students from the community have made and sent condolence cards to other officers in the department. The subject was transported to a Pittsburgh area trauma center where he is currently listed in stable condition.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'fox3now_com-leader-1','ezslot_16',129,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-leader-1-0'); The Allegheny County Police Department is currently working with the District Attorneys office to prepare the criminal complaint to charge the suspect. There is no timeline on how long they will patrol, but it is expected it will be at least through the funeral. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. "They're here early in the morning to make sure we're getting into the building safely," said Erica Ashcroft. Allegheny County police said that at this time, detectives learned that the two shootings arent connected and there is no known threat to the general public. "Unfortunately, something like this may have been avoided. Prayer service for peace held in McKeesport. 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. Other officers responding to the scene found both Sluganski and Thomas at 1300 Grandview Ave. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r
Two officers shot, one killed, in western Pennsylvania 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. One was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the second was in critical condition late Tuesday evening, police said. Allegheny County police said he will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail when he is released. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. At approximately 12:25 p.m., Sluganski announced on the radio that Morris was running. "I saw something I didn't need to see, and I wish I hadn't seen. A day later and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is still processing the loss of Sluganksi. "This is the way of the world," a McKeesport resident said. The Allegheny County Police Department's Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in McKeesport for an officer-involved shooting. Cherepko noted the recent rise in violence in McKeesport is not organized crime. Police say Belton fired shots at 30yo Jordan Eubanksafter Eubanks allegedly fired at 22yo Jerred Duncan. Anyone with information is asked to call 833-255-8477. This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available. Three men killed after gunshots ring out in two unrelated McKeesport Slain McKeesport officer identified in shooting that left 2nd officer, suspect wounded You can find the procession route in the tweet below: Per McKeesport spokesperson: Fallen Officer Sean Sluganski. 02 Mar 2023 14:44:51 City of McKeesport Mayors Office issued the following statement: It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the City of McKeesport has lost a police officer in the line of duty. / CBS Pittsburgh. Following the death of Officer Sean Sluganski, Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags at public buildings, facilities, and grounds throughout the commonwealth to fly at-half staff immediately in his honor. 18-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the leg, West Virginia could pay former residents $25,000 to come back, Woman, man dead after apparent murder-suicide in Penn Hills identified, No umps when Orioles and Pirates play unneeded bottom of 9th, VIDEO: Man killed in South Park house fire, DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, Thousands without power in Fayette, Indiana, Westmoreland counties, Video shows man arrested by heavy police presence outside hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh, Crafton man accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl at playground, Strong winds continue Saturday, advisory continues across our area, Family of local teacher left with brain injury from car crash searching for healthcare options, Pittsburgh woman missing for more than 30 years found alive in Puerto Rico. Johnathan Morris has been charged in connection with the shooting of two police officers in McKeesport. The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe; Subscribe today for our Black Frida offer - Save up to 50% We want each and every one of our officers to come home safely to their families every single day. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Police Chief Adam Alfer identified the fallen officer as Sean Sluganski and the injured officer as Charles Thomas. Family members on the scene identified the 30-year-old victim as Jordan Eubanks. 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. Officer Sluganski had served on the force for two years. 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. NEW | 18yo Davon Flewellen-Belton is the only survivor of a triple shooting in McKeesport's Crawford Village Complex yesterday. "It's an absolute nightmare," the mayor told reporters. 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 Charles Thomas was shot while responding to a domestic incident on Monday, December 6, 2023. Flewellen-Belton . 1 killed in McKeesport shooting - msn.com Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. We need partners in the fight. Today, they made sacrifices we hoped and prayed they would never need to make. http://on.wpxi.com/1urJjAd on.wpxi.com 1 killed, 2 hurt in McKeesport shooting A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. The mother of 31-year-old Johnathan Morris allegedly called police and said her son who suffers from PTSD was being aggressive towards her. When officers got there, they found a suspect having a "mental health crisis," Kearns said. IF THEY WOULD JUST PUT THESE COPS, SIT THEM UP ON THE CORNER WHERE ALL IS KILLING AND STUFF IS. The other is in critical condition. 2/2 @WTAE pic.twitter.com/ZicCwnOQKc.