Officials identify three in connection to overdose death of minor
Posted/updated on: September 7, 2024 at 5:51 amHOPKINS COUNTY â Three suspects have been identified in connection to the overdose death of a 16-year-old girl, the Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office said. According to our news partner KETK, a death investigation began on July 17 when a 16-year-old girl reportedly overdosed. âThe toxicology report showed a newer synthetic drug found in her blood stream called N-Pyrrolidino Protonitazene,â the Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office said. âThis drug is 25 times more potent than fentanyl.â
According to the release, they were able to identify the person who supplied the pills to the victim.
âAt this time three suspects have been identified and the investigation is still ongoing,â the sheriffâs office said.