From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Hearing-impaired man dies in Atlanta soul food cafe vent
Terrika Myers, a hearing-impaired man, died inside Walter's Soul Food Cafe vent after possible burglary.
In brief
Terrika Myers, a hearing-impaired man, died inside Walter's Soul Food Cafe vent after possible burglary. Terrika Myers, 37, died inside a ventilation system at Walter's Soul Food Cafe in Atlanta after being stuck during a possible burglary. Originally reported by New York Post.
Terrika Myers found dead
A hearing-impaired 37-year-old man was found dead inside Walter's Soul Food Cafe ventilation system on Monday morning.
Staffer discovered him
A cafe employee spotted Terrika Myers wedged in the vent with his head and arms hanging out, calling 911 but finding him dead by fire crews.
Autopsy scheduled
The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed Terrika Myers' identity and scheduled an autopsy for Tuesday to determine his cause of death.
Possible burglary
Myers may have been trying to break into the cafe through the roof's ventilation system during a possible burglary.
No signs of foul play
Police confirmed there were no signs of foul play in Terrika Myers' death.
Family grieving
Myers' cousin Karen Byrd described his death as a pain she can't put into words, leaving the family heartbroken.
“I still can’t believe I’m even having to say goodbye to you. Losing my little cousin is a pain I can’t even put into words”
The takeaway
Terrika Myers, 37, died inside a ventilation system at Walter's Soul Food Cafe in Atlanta after being stuck during a possible burglary.
