MILWAUKEE COUNTY — On the first day of the new year, there were eight probable overdoses in Milwaukee County, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
In 2017, 401 overdose deaths were reported in Milwaukee County. 384 overdose deaths were reported in 2018.
Eight probable OD's, one homicide, and one fatal motor vehicle accident to start out the new year. Autopsies currently in progress. #doseofrealityWI
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) January 2, 2020
You can view resources and other statistics throughout the state by visiting the Wisconsin Dose of Reality page here.
Also on Jan. 1, the medical examiner's office also responded to a homicide investigation of a 1-year-old child.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can find tools to help here.
