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.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.