Chillicothe, OH – A drug overdose incident at a homeless camp near Charleston Pike and US-23 has prompted a death investigation by authorities on July 19, 2024.
According to reports, a Ross County Deputy responded to the scene following reports of a drug overdose. Upon arrival, the deputy initiated protocols for such incidents and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the overdose.
Details remain limited at this time, but it has been confirmed that the overdose resulted in a fatality, prompting law enforcement to treat the incident as a death investigation. The identity of the deceased and further specifics about the drugs involved have not been disclosed pending further investigation.
Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the events leading up to the overdose. The homeless camp area near Charleston Pike and US-23 has been a known site of transient activity, prompting heightened scrutiny from law enforcement in recent times.
