Texas

Four Killed in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident in Oak Cliff, TX

Date
February 3, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Poisoning Incident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Dallas Police
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

A generator was left running indoors that the victims inhaled carbon monoxide from and died


What Happened

Dallas Police are investigating an incident involving a carbon monoxide poisoning that happened in Oak Cliff, TX on February 3rd, 2019. Officials say two 19-month-old children and two men were killed in the accident. It involved a generator being placed inside and unfinished construction property the victims were sleeping in. The generator stayed on long enough to poison the victims from carbon monoxide inhalation.

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