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Man's body found wedged in vent at Atlanta soul food restaurant, investigation underway
Officials said the cause of death is pending an autopsy, and investigators believe there were no signs of foul play.
- On Monday, the Atlanta Police Department responded to a death investigation at Walter's Soul Food Cafe on the 300 block of Cleveland Avenue SW, where a man was discovered dead inside the restaurant's kitchen vent.
- An employee discovered the man stuck in the kitchen's vent around 9 a.m., prompting the emergency call, while witnesses observed legs protruding from the structure's HVAC system on the roof.
- Atlanta Fire Rescue personnel arrived at the scene to remove the body from the rooftop vent, while investigators gathered evidence at the restaurant to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
- Authorities have not identified the man or established how he accessed the roof, though officials stated there were no initial signs of foul play pending an autopsy by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.
- Detectives continue to investigate the incident near Forrest Hills Drive, focusing on how the deceased person became trapped inside the ventilation system.
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Man found dead on roof of soul food restaurant was in vent, witnesses say
Police are investigating after a person was found dead at a restaurant in Atlanta.
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