Event Brief
Knox County RFC Preliminary Tests: 16 Deaths Tied to New Drug
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: A new synthetic opioid has been linked to 16 overdose deaths in East Tennessee, raising concerns in the community.
WHO: Knox County Regional Forensic Center
WHAT: Preliminary toxicology tests reveal 16 deaths linked to a new synthetic opioid.
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To address the rising number of overdose deaths attributed to the new drug.
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