Family Dollar reportedly 'tilting' two days before deadly collapse in Kansas City
According to city records, a report was filed on Friday after a resident thought they saw the building 'tilting.' The report claims that the resident alerted the city and filed a property violation.
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However, on Sunday at about 2:45 p.m., first responders throughout Kansas City were called to a Family Dollar near 37th and Broadway Boulevard after hearing reports that the building had partially collapsed, landing on customers in and around the store.
A 68-year-old man was killed when the front facade of the structure fell, and three others were injured, including a 50-year-old woman who was taken to a hospital. Since then, it has been reported that all three victims are expected to survive.
Although law enforcement is still investigating the cause of the structure collapse, many residents and public officials are looking for answers.
Kansas City Councilman Crispin Rea, who lives nearby, emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to prevent future incidents.
'Ultimately, the responsibility for securing your building falls on the property owner,' Rea said.
'However, and this is an important however, the city plays a role for an important reason. That role is to make ourselves aware of dangerous buildings, to inspect them, and make determinations on next steps that need to happen, and hold property owners accountable. While that responsibility falls on the property owner, we have an important role to play, and that's something we need to look at moving forward.'
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On Monday, Family Dollar released a statement regarding the deadly collapse. It read, 'We are deeply saddened by the tragedy at the leased Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City. Our hearts and thoughts are with those impacted.'
Family Dollar continued, 'We are conducting wellness checks with our employees and offering them resources and assistance. The Company is conducting an investigation into this matter.'
Although Family Dollar is conducting its own investigation, Kansas City police have blocked off part of the surrounding area to continue their investigations and determine what caused the building's collapse.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to FOX4 News for the latest updates and information.
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