First responders find 5 people dead, 2 others injured following carbon monoxide leak

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Missouri
residential duplex
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Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure Missouri Today in Missouri: First responders were called to a residential duplex in Phelps County, Missouri, just before 5:30 a.m. on Friday for a carbon monoxide alert. Upon arrival, they found five people dead, one person with moderate injuries, and one person critically injured. While removing victims from the duplex, a deputy was also exposed to carbon monoxide and had to be treated by emergency services. The circumstances of the leak remain under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
deputy exposed to carbon monoxide Unknown Injured

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First responders find 5 people dead, 2 others injured following carbon monoxide leak

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