At 2:30 PM yesterday, Kent County Sheriff's Office deputies and Alpine Township Fire responded to the report of three people unresponsive at a home in the 4800 Block of Stage Ave NW.
When firefighters arrived they located high levels of carbon monoxide in the home. The home had to be exited and ventilated before police could safely enter. Tragically, an 86-year-old man, 81-year-old woman (husband and wife) were located deceased along with their 61-year-old son.
The Kent County Medical Examiner's Office will make the official determination on cause of death, but there does not appear anything suspicious to investigators at this time. It is possible that the deaths are related to high levels of carbon monoxide. Investigators will also work to determine the possible source.
As a reminder, please take time to check your smoke and CO detectors on a regular basis.