Rochester Police: Man’s Death Suspected to Have Been Caused by Drug Overdose
First responders administered life-saving aid at the scene but the man was pronounced dead at the home
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department suspects a drug overdose took a man’s life.
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Officers responded to the report of an overdose around 8:40 Monday night, according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson.
Man Found Dead in Apparent Drug Overdose at Rochester Home
Responding officers found an unresponsive man inside of a home in the 800 block of 7th Ave. in southeast Rochester. He had drug paraphernalia in his lap, according to the police report.
First responders administered life-saving aid at the scene but the man was pronounced dead at the home, Grayson says.
His name has not been released.
If you or someone you know if struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependence, help is available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website. To speak to someone on the phone, dial 1-800-622-HELP (1-800-622-4357) or send a text message to 1-800-487-4889.
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