Two children in Detroit tragically died of suspected exposure to the cold after being found unresponsive in the van where the family was living. The children, ages 2 and 9, were discovered not breathing by their mother at around noon. The mother had parked the van at a casino parking garage at 1 a.m. and the vehicle ran out of gas shortly after. Temperatures in Detroit were around 12 degrees early that morning with wind chills of 6 degrees. The mother first realized one child was not breathing and called a family member to take them to the hospital, then realized a second child was also not breathing and called them back. Three other children survived.
An investigation by the police department is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the children’s deaths. Detroit police Captain Nathan Duda expressed sadness and urged people to utilize resources such as shelters, churches, or other facilities set up to help. He also encouraged people to call 911 if they see others in need during the cold, as emergency services will provide resources, transportation, food, clothing, and shelter.
The tragic incident highlights the importance of community support and resources during extreme weather conditions. The police department is working to understand what happened and how to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The loss of the two children has deeply impacted their family and the community as a whole.
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