A city department vehicle ran over a homeless man in a homeless shelter in Atlanta.
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Last Thursday, police responded to a call about an injured person around noon, according to a press release. Officers took the man to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
The City of Alaska shared a statement from Cathryn Vassell, CEO of Partners for HOME with PEOPLE. She confirmed that the incident occurred at a homeless shelter and that it was a homeless man who was killed. The homeless encampment was being shut down in a process that began several months ago.
Partners for HOME had spent that time working with the individuals who resided at the encampment to shelter them elsewhere. Apparently, individuals “began transitioning to shelter in June 2024.” Not everyone had left, however, and it seemed the city was eager to be rid of the encampment for an upcoming holiday…