At approximately 3:56 a.m., emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a male resident experiencing significant difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, crews detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the residence.
Two adult victims were located inside the residence. One victim was removed and transported to an area hospital. The second victim was found unresponsive and was evacuated from the home by EMS and deputies, who immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR. Despite continued efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Police, Fire and EMS personnel were exposed to carbon monoxide, and several first responders were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment and observation.
The incident remains under investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Christopher Beyer at Christopher.Beyer@stmaryscountymd.gov or by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. 8004.
