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Four hospitalized after suspected mass overdose outside downtown Austin bar
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Key Points:
- Five adults experienced suspected drug overdoses early Wednesday outside Shakespeare's bar in downtown Austin, with one patient found in respiratory arrest; all received Narcan, and four were hospitalized in stable condition.
- Emergency services, including six ambulances and multiple paramedics, responded promptly to the 2:20 a.m. incident after multiple 911 calls reporting overdose symptoms.
- Police believe the overdoses resulted from a "bad batch" of opioids, likely involving fentanyl, and warned about the dangers of unregulated street drugs.
- Bystanders and bar staff played a crucial role by administering CPR and Narcan before emergency responders arrived, highlighting community preparedness in overdose situations.
- Authorities are investigating the incident with assistance from downtown bar staff and have urged anyone with information to contact Austin Crime Stoppers; the case will be referred to the narcotics conspiracy unit.
