Detroit Mayor Calls Review After Kids' Hypothermia Deaths in Casino Garage

Tateona Williams, a mother of five, tragically lost her 9-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter, who are believed to have died from hypothermia while sleeping in their van at a Detroit casino parking garage. Williams had reached out to the city's homeless services in November for assistance but received no follow-up or help, leading her family to live in their van for three months. On February 10, after parking in the Hollywood Casino garage, the van's battery died, leaving the family without heat during frigid temperatures. By noon, Williams discovered her son was not breathing, followed by the realization that her daughter had also stopped breathing. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced an investigation into the city's homeless services to understand why the family did not receive help, emphasizing that no family should endure such hardship. The city is seeking to overhaul its response system to prevent future tragedies.