A 34-year-old woman has died after a suspected overdose in Brockville on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Police say they responded to a call around 5:00 p.m. and learned that the woman had already been taken by paramedics to Brockville General Hospital. Despite life-saving efforts by medical staff, she was later pronounced dead.
Brockville Police say the death is not considered suspicious. However, the Office of the Chief Coroner is now leading the investigation, with assistance from local police.
Officials have not released the woman’s name at this time.
Anyone who may have information related to this case is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 1-613-342-0127, extension 4221.
The investigation is ongoing.
This incident adds to growing concern in the community around opioid use and overdose deaths, which continue to impact individuals and families across Ontario.