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Incident
Police Officer Sean Sluganski was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation at the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue in McKeesport.
The subject's mother called 911 reporting that her son was having a PTSD episode and was being aggressive. Officer Sluganski and another officer arrived on the scene and attempted to contact the man as he walked away. The subject produced a handgun and opened fire, wounding both officers. The subject was shot in the leg by return gunfire and then fled to a nearby convenience store where he exchanged shots with a third officer before being taken into custody.
Officer Sluganski was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The other officer was critically wounded and flown to a trauma center.
The subject was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and criminal attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Officer Sluganski had served with the McKeesport Police Department for three years and previously served with the Charleroi Regional Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée and infant daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Sluganski gave the McKeesport Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the McKeesport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Sluganski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
McKeesport Police Department has lost 8 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Sean is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Sean is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sean is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2023, 5 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 2023, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2023, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Sean was 32. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Sean had served 8.1 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Sean was 32. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Sean had served 8.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Sean was 32. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Sean had served 8.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 8 deaths at McKeesport Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
McKeesport Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Sean among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-E
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