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.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.