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OPIOID OVERDOSE OUTBREAK IN AUSTIN KILLS 8 PEOPLE: ATCEMS

By Amanda Ruiz
Published  April 30, 2024 4:32pm CDT
Opioid Epidemic
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OPIOID OVERDOSE OUTBREAK IN AUSTIN

Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose outbreak in
downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said.

AUSTIN, Texas - Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose
outbreak in downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said. The suspected deaths
were part of a total of 51 overdose calls reported from Monday morning into
Tuesday.

"We've lost mothers, fathers, sons and daughters," said Dr. Desmar Walkes,
Medical Director/Health Authority for Austin Travis County.





According to Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Keith Pinckard, four of those deaths
have been deemed overdoses. The other four are still under investigation but are
confirmed to be suspicious.

"The eight cases that we are currently investigating were located downtown and
in southeast and northern parts of Austin," said Dr. Pinckard.



Officials are calling this the largest opioid outbreak seen in Austin since
2014.

DOZENS OF OVERDOSES IN AUSTIN

Austin-Travis County EMS medics responded to at least 25 overdose calls on
Monday.

ATCEMS reported there were 51 overdose calls made starting at 9 a.m. on Monday,
April 29 and stretching into Tuesday morning. For comparison, ATCEMS officials
say they normally respond to about 2-3 overdose calls in a day.

"That is well over a 1,000% increase," said Assistant Chief Steve White, with
Austin-Travis County EMS.

Officials say the victims of this overdose outbreak ranged in age from 20–50
years old and added that some were homeless.

Police say it was the quick use of on-hand narcan that saved lives. 

"During this period of time, a number of our officers administered multiple
doses at various scenes which helped save the lives prior to our public safety
partners arriving on scene. Additionally, we've seen civilians jump into action
and intervene by administering NARCAN," said Assistant Chief Eric Fitzgerald
with the Austin Police Department. 

Police are now investigating how this happened and who is responsible.
Currently, police have at least two persons of interest in custody, but further
investigation is needed before charging them with any crime related to the
overdoses.

SAN MARCOS DEALER RECEIVES PRISON TIME

A San Marcos man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent
to distribute fentanyl.

"It is apparent that there is a deadly batch of illicit narcotics in our
community. Our intent at the Austin Police Department is to find those persons
responsible and hold them accountable," said Assistant Chief Fitzgerald.

Those responsible could face charges ranging anywhere from possession or
delivery of a controlled substance all the way up to murder or delivery of a
controlled substance causing serious bodily injury or death.

The City of Austin released this statement: 

"Opioid overdose is a life-threatening condition that can be reversed if
patients are treated immediately with Narcan and emergency medical care. ATCEMS
is asking members of the public to familiarize themselves with the signs and
symptoms of an overdose and call 9-1-1 immediately if they see someone who
appears to be overdosing. Those who choose to use any substances should always
have a designated sober person with Narcan available to assist.

Overdose symptoms: 

 * Shallow or slow breathing
 * Confusion or loss of consciousness
 * Change in skin color (pale, blue, or purple)
 * Very small pupils"




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