ACTEMS officials said they're actively coordinating efforts to make sure all necessary resources are available for residents.
AUSTIN, Texas — Authorities acrossOfficials with the Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS said calls started Monday morning about an overdose outbreak in the downtown area.. Initially, officials said the calls started between Sixth and Eighth streets, but the situation escalated to all parts of Austin.Most patients responded well after they were given Narcan, a treatment for narcotic overdoses.
"It is apparent that there is a deadly batch of illicit narcotics in our community," officials said."Our intent at the Austin Police Department is to find those persons responsible and hold them accountable."'He was just going to start his life' | Family of 16-year-old who died from fentanyl poisoning speaks out after alleged supplier is arrested
According to APD, two people have been detained so far, leading to an arrest for felon in possession of a firearm. But further investigation would be needed for additional charges.
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