TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — A third child has died following carbon monoxide poisoning in Troy.
According to our partners with the Troy Daily News, Jakia Jones, 13, has died. Her brother, Jakari Ward, 8, remains in critical condition at Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Four children were found unresponsive in the 100 block of Elm Street in Troy, around 2:20 p.m. Friday.
Sisters Dionanna Bishop, 14, and Dejay Bishop, 13, died after being rushed to Upper Valley Medical Center on Friday. The Miami County Coroner said carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled as the cause of death.
The community is now coming together to support the family. The Lincoln Community Center will hold a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Sunday at 110 Ash Street for the four children. All of the children were involved in the center’s programs.
The center has also set up a fund at Wright-Patt Credit Union to help with funeral expenses.
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