BALTIMORE — Multiple overdoses were reported in Baltimore's Penn-North neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Police say they responded to reports of an overdose around 11:38 a.m.
Watch as 10 treated for overdose symptoms in Penn-North, same area as July incident
There were 10 victims and no fatalities, police say.
Six people were taken to hospitals, while the other four declined to be transported.
The victims ranged in age between 30 to 60 years-old, and included one woman and five men.
This is the same location where 27 people were hospitalized in July with "overdose symptoms."
The Mayor's Office released the following statement:
"The Mayor’s Office is aware of ten overdose patients at Penn North, six of whom have been transported to local hospitals. The Mayor’s Office of Overdose Response is on the scene, and the Baltimore City Department of Health is canvassing the surrounding area with community partners, distributing naloxone and educating residents on harm reduction strategies.
“Also on the ground are representatives from the Baltimore Police Department and Baltimore City Fire Department, as well as community partners from UMB Embrace and Peace Team. The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement has maintained a presence on the ground at Penn North in recent months and will continue to provide resources and support to residents. We will provide updates as they become available.”
This story will continue to be updated.
