They say one of those victims is dead. Please keep the McKeesport Police Department in your thoughts, and respect theses officers families and their privacy during this tragic and traumatic time. The Twin Rivers school shared photos of the cards on Facebook. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Authorities said in a criminal complaint that two witnesses said Morris flagged them down, told them police were trying to kill him and asked them to record video. McKeesport teenager in critical condition after shooting February 7, 2023, 11:02 AM. Western Pennsylvania police officers killed in line of duty since 2008. HES QUESTIONING WHY THIS UPTICK IN VIOLENCE IS HAPPENING. A police officer is seen talking on the phone along Versailles Avenue following a fatal officer shooting in McKeesport on Monday. On Friday, the Allegheny County Medical Examiners office identified him as Robert Joyner. She pointed down the street in the direction he left, the complaint said. PITTSBURGH A male victim was shot in the chest on the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge on Pittsburghs North Side. RAW: 1 person shot on Pittsburgh's Northside. The mass and burial will take place on Tuesday and won't be open to the public. Kearns said the suspect was wounded in an exchange of gunfire. 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. Neither of the officers' identities have been released. Detectives say these two shootings are not connected and that there is no threat to the general public. Allegheny County police gave an update on the shooting, confirming one officer was killed, another was wounded and the suspect was also shot. Als u niet wilt dat wij en onze partners cookies en persoonsgegevens voor deze aanvullende doeleinden gebruiken, klik dan op 'Alles weigeren'. 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. 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. Get some help, Im hit.. "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. Rosemary Washington, 62, and Thomas Washington Sr., 63, were found. Callers can remain anonymous. "While the investigation into this incident is still in the very early stages and ongoing, early reporting underscores the challenges and volatility we ask police to confront. MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) One juvenile is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Those in attendance said they are praying for the families of both officers. After the shooting, Morris walked around a corner and fired at the third officer, who returned fire. The McKeesport mayor's office released a map of officer Sean Sluganski's funeral procession. 2023 Cox Media Group. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. I WANT TO TELL YOU ALSO, WE JUST LEARNED THE NAME OF THE FIRST VICTIM WHO WAS KILLED TODAY AT CRAWFORD VILLAGE. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. 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. As the shift commander, who is not named in the complaint, got to the area, he saw Morris on the ground in a pool of blood with two people helping him. 1 and No. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 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. Three men were killed Wednesday afternoon in two unrelated McKeesport shootings, according to Allegheny County Police. You're asked to line these streets at 2 p.m. Nearly one week after the death of a McKeesport police officer, loved ones and the community started to say their final goodbyes at the John F. Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood. After he was wounded, Morris attempted to present himself to witnesses in the area as a victim, according to the criminal complaint. Tori Yorgey WTAE on Twitter: "NEW | 18yo Davon Flewellen-Belton is the After Morris was initially shot, he ran along DeLong Alley to the Unimart parking lot on Versailles Avenue where he approached two people, telling them hed been shot and needed help, the complaint said. 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. One of those witnesses told Morris to lay down and began to put a tourniquet on his leg. The officer and the subject exchanged gunfire, during which the subject was wounded and was able to be taken into custody. RT @toriyorgeytv: NEW | 18yo Davon Flewellen-Belton is the only survivor of a triple shooting in McKeesport's Crawford Village Complex yesterday. Police officers are seen talking along Grandview Avenue following the fatal shooting of a McKeesport officer on Monday. On Tuesday morning, Acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry released this statement on the death of Officer Sean Sluganski. Its at the ParkView Community Federal Credit Union in McKeesport #kdka @KDKA pic.twitter.com/XGGXldj7Oa. "They're here early in the morning to make sure we're getting into the building safely," said Erica Ashcroft. At approximately 12:25 p.m., Sluganski announced on the radio that Morris was running. If they need anything, they can reach out to us and let them know all of Bethel Park and Allegheny County is behind them," she said. One Dead, Two Hospitalized, 3 Schools Lockdown After McKeesport 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. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. Another officer arrived, the complaint said, and the two took Morris into custody. 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. 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. 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. Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Anyone with information is asked to call 833-255-8477. Detectives said a firearm was discharged by Eubanks, Flewellen-Belton, and Flewellen-Belton's father. Two McKeesport police officers who were shot during domestic dispute at Allegheny County Police said the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire. 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. The suspect was later listed in stable condition at a Pittsburgh-area trauma center. "Our office stands with the men and women of the McKeesport Police Department and on behalf of Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus and our entire staff, we extend our deepest sympathies to those impacted by today's shooting. Police respond to situation in McKeesport Police respond to a situation in McKeesport on Wednesday. "Yesterday began as any day would for Officer Sluganski. Man shot in head in McKeesport; suspect charged with attempted homicide Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Got a news tip? Allegheny County Police said the shooting occurred around 3:35 p.m. in the 3400 block of. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is calling for prayers after a shooting in McKeesport killed one police officer and injured another. 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Slain McKeesport officer identified in shooting that left 2nd officer, suspect wounded Officer killed, another injured and suspect shot in McKeesport, Officers to escort body of officer killed to medical examiner's office. The district's thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time," the district posted on Facebook. He has been identified as Jerred Duncan. 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. When officers arrived, they learned that the subject had been acting aggressively to family members. He suddenly produced a handgun and shot the two McKeesport officers. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A procession is taking the fallen officer from UPMC McKeesport to the medical examiner's office in the Strip District. When asked if the suspect is being treated at the hospital, UPMC referred KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller to McKeesport police. Both teams, along with some of the coaches, met for a group photo while wearing the t-shirts. 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. It's a stark contrast to one day ago when police officers swarmed the street. We need partners in the fight. The suspect continued walking to the intersection of Versailles Avenue and Patterson Street, where he opened fire on a third officer.