From Valleynewslive · · 1m 10s
Man found dead in Atlanta restaurant vent
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a kitchen vent at Walter's Soul Food Cafe.
In brief
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a kitchen vent at Walter's Soul Food Cafe. Police found no signs of foul play, but an autopsy will determine how the man died. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Police called to strip mall
Officers went to an Atlanta strip mall just before 9 a.m. after a report from Walter's Soul Food Cafe.
“officers responded to the address of a strip mall”
Employee made discovery
The restaurant owner told police an employee found an unidentified man stuck in a kitchen vent.
“an employee had discovered an unidentified man stuck in a vent”
Man found dead
Police said the man was wedged inside the vent in the kitchen area and was already dead when he was found.
“wedged inside the vent”
Homicide unit responded
Atlanta police sent the homicide unit to the scene, but investigators found no signs of foul play.
“there were no signs of foul play”
Autopsy comes next
The medical examiner will determine the man's cause and manner of death through an autopsy.
“conduct an autopsy”
Investigators checked roof
A news helicopter saw what appeared to be investigators on the restaurant roof and near the strip mall.
“investigators on the roof over the restaurant”
What to remember
Police found no signs of foul play, but an autopsy will determine how the man died.
