The McKeesport community is grieving the loss of one of their police officers who was shot while responding to a domestic situation. Another officer, Chuck Thomas, was also shot and is currently in critical condition at the hospital. The shooting took place on Grandview Avenue in the 1300 block.
McKeesport police officer killed
The city of McKeesport was shaken by a tragic shooting incident involving its police officers. The officers were responding to a domestic dispute call when they were ambushed by a gunman. The shooting resulted in one officer losing his life and another being critically injured. The injured officer, Chuck Thomas, was shot in the face, neck, and leg and is receiving medical treatment. The exact condition of the suspect is still unknown. The incident took place in the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue and is being thoroughly investigated. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with the fallen officer’s family and the injured officer as they navigate through this difficult time.
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The City of McKeesport’s Mayor’s Office issued the following statement:
The city of McKeesport has suffered a devastating loss with the death of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. During a response to a domestic incident, one officer was fatally shot and another was seriously injured. The City of McKeesport is asking for the public’s support and understanding as they go through this difficult time. All schools and buildings in the McKeesport Area School District are under lockdown as a result of the police action in the area. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the McKeesport Police Department during this tragic and traumatic time.
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