3 die of drug overdoses within hours in West Palm; police fear synthetic opioid involved

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3 die of drug overdoses within hours in West Palm; police fear synthetic opioid involved

West Palm Beach police

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that occurred hours apart on May 12.

Detectives said synthetic opioids may have been involved and cautioned that a deadly batch may be making its way through the city.

“We urge the public to stay vigilant — this batch is lethal,” West Palm Beach Police Deputy Chief Anthony Shearer said in a prepared statement. “We’ve already lost lives, and until we identify and remove it from our streets, no one is safe.”

Investigators say one death occurred in the north end of the city, one happened in the downtown area and another happened near Palm Beach International Airport. Police did not immediately disclose the names, ages or genders of the persons who died.

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During a forum held in February at Florida Atlantic University in Boca ******, state and local officials noted

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for Palm Beach County in 2024 compared 2023. But officials cautioned that dangers remain as newer synthetic drugs become available.

The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office reported 58 drug-related deaths for 2025 through the end of March, down from 107 at the same point 2024.

West Palm Beach police are encouraging anyone with information about the overdose cases to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) or visit the

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Julius Whigham II is a criminal justice and public safety reporter for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at *****@*****.tld and follow him on

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