In February 2025, two children died of carbon monoxide toxicity in a Detroit casino parking garage. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for housing solutions as the city grapples with a record high number of homeless children.
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In February 2025, two children died of carbon monoxide toxicity in a Detroit casino parking garage. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for housing solutions as the city grapples with a record high number of homeless children.