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Apache Junction 3-year-old dies after ingesting fentanyl pill, police say

The Apache Junction Police Department is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy after he ingested at least one fentanyl pill.

Fentanyl is a synthetic, short-acting narcotic drug used for severe pain and as a general anesthetic.

“The boy was taken to the hospital by his family and treated with Narcan before being air evacuated to another hospital, where he died from a fentanyl overdose. This is an ongoing criminal investigation,” police said.

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