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.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.