INDIANAPOLIS — Emergency responders responded to a suspected mass overdose in downtown Indianapolis that left six people hospitalized on Friday.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 3 p.m., analysts in the Real Time Crime Center alerted officers that they observed approximately three people lying in the parking lot in the 300 block of East Washington Street.
Officers responded to the area near the Carson transit center located at the intersection of Washington and Alabama streets and located six people who appeared to be experiencing drug overdose symptoms.
At the scene, the Indianapolis Fire Department reported that six patients were affected, with five in critical condition. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department reported administering Narcan to at least one person.
All patients received medical attention and were subsequently transported to nearby hospitals for further care. In a later update, IMPD said all patients were updated to stable condition and one patient was released from the hospital.
Police said that at this time it is unclear what substance is involved in the incident, however, they don't believe fentanyl was involved based on how the patient responded to Narcan.
Police did say the symptoms they observed in the patients were similar to what is seen with an overdose from a synthetic narcotic, or spice.
Officers canvassed the area and did not locate anyone else with symptoms or in need of medical attention. IMPD said they will continue to utilize the cameras in the Real Time Crime Center to learn what happened.
Anyone with information can call IMPD Downtown District at 317-327-6500 or they can contact CrimeStoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
