Event Brief
New street drug linked to 16 deaths in Knoxville
Filed: Feb 07, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Knox County reports 16 fatalities tied to a potent new drug, raising alarm in the community.
WHO: Knox County Regional Forensic Center
WHAT: Linking 16 deaths to a new street drug more potent than fentanyl
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To raise awareness about the dangers of this emerging drug
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