Officers Sean Sluganski and Charles Thomas of the McKeesport Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance on Wilson Avenue. The suspect was discovered by the two officers on Grandview Avenue.
According to Allegheny County Police, the suspect pulled out a handgun and fired at the officers, killing Sean Sluganski. Officer Thomas, on the other hand, is recovering from his injuries and is said to be in stable condition.
The suspect, Johnathan Morris, was injured in a shootout with a third cop and was taken to the hospital. The suspect has now been charged.
Sean Sluganski Obituary: PA Police Officer Shot & Killed
Fallen McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski (who died on 6 February 2023) was the beloved son of Terri and David Sluganski (late).
The late McKeesport Police officer Sluganski was not married. However, he was engaged to Chelsea Cancilla and was a proud dad of Haven Sluganski. Sean Sluganski’s partner must be heartbroken.
The 32-year-old officer was also a proud brother of Sarah Griener and Shela Sluganski. His sister Sarah is married to Matthew Griener. Likewise, his other sibling Shela is engaged to Pierre Odom.
Sluganski was also a doting uncle to Madison Griener and Macie Sluganski. Marilyn, the late Charles “Tom” Williams, are his maternal grandparents. Late Leonard and Dolores Sluganski are Sean’s paternal grandparents
Along with his beloved canine friends (dogs) Sigg and Knox, he is also survived by several adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Sean Sluganski Funeral Arrangements
It was reported that The John F. Slater Funeral Home at Brownsville Road in Brentwood would hold his funeral. The funeral House will receive friends on Sunday, 12 February 2023 (from 12-8 pm) and Monday, 13 February 2023 (from 2-8 pm).
The public has been advised to park at Benson Lincoln Mercury on Route 51 due to the anticipated number of visitors. For visiting, shuttles will transport guests to the funeral home.
The funeral is by invitation only; the general public is not permitted.
Only the family, the McKeesport Police Department, and the law enforcement escort will be present for the funeral procession, the cemetery, and the grave site ceremony, according to Allegheny County spokeswoman Amie Downs.
McKeesport officials suggested that people who want to pay respect to line up the streets along Lysle Boulevard and Eden Park Boulevard to offer their respects might do so beginning at 2:00 pm.
The funeral procession’s path from the funeral home to Jefferson Memorial Cemetery is as follows for locals who might want to pay their respects.
There will be “severe” traffic delays that will last for hours, so anyone who isn’t coming to participate is requested to stay home.
Sean Sluganski Murder Suspect Johnathan Morris
Authorities took Johnathan Morris to jail after being discharged from the hospital.
In addition to the shooting deaths of Officer Sean Sluganski and Officer Charles Thomas, he is accused of several other crimes.
Morris was already on the McKeesport Police Department’s radar in the weeks before Monday’s shooting, KDKA-TV has found.
The 31-year-old Morris threatened to call a financial institution in Escambia County, Florida, on 13 January and said he was going on a “killing spree,” according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatch transmission.
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