Crime
Large-Scale Gas Leak Reported in Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown
Emergency crews are responding to a significant carbon monoxide (CO) leak at a high-rise building in downtown Atlanta. The affected location is the Residence Inn by Marriott at 134 Peachtree Street NW.
The leak has resulted in multiple medical emergencies within the building, with reports of several individuals being impacted.
Among the affected, one adult and two pediatric patients were found semi-conscious on the 20th floor of the building.
Emergency medical teams are currently attending to their condition, prioritizing their stabilization and evacuation.
Due to the scale of the incident, a second alarm has been transmitted to ensure adequate resources are available for both medical assistance and the evacuation of the high-rise building.
Firefighters and hazardous materials teams are on-site to:
- Assess and mitigate the carbon monoxide leak.
- Assist with the safe evacuation of residents and guests.
- Monitor the building for any residual hazards.
Residents and individuals in the vicinity are advised to avoid the area while emergency teams work to address the situation. Additional updates will be provided as the response progresses.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause serious health issues, including unconsciousness and, in severe cases, death. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and confusion. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek fresh air immediately and contact emergency services.
It is with immense sadness and a heavy heart that we must share the heartbreaking news that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has suffered the loss of another deputy in the line of duty.
On January 8, 2025, Deputy Timothy Corlew, a respected and dedicated member of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, was tragically involved in a fatal on-duty traffic accident.
At approximately 5:36 a.m., a 911 call reported a traffic collision involving a law enforcement motorcycle in the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway near La Sierra Avenue.
Responding emergency units arrived quickly, initiating CPR on Deputy Corlew at the scene. He was rushed to Riverside Community Hospital, where, despite all efforts, he was pronounced deceased.
The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time and is currently under investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Riverside office.
Deputy Corlew’s untimely passing is a profound loss to our department and the community he served with honor and dedication. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Deputy Corlew.
Further information regarding the investigation and arrangements to honor Deputy Corlew’s memory will be shared as it becomes available. We stand united in grief and gratitude for his service and sacrifice.
Rest in peace, Deputy Timothy Corlew. You will never be forgotten.