Girl, 15, dies from drug overdose in Vancouver

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By Associated Press

Summary

Over the weekend, Vancouver Police were notified by Southwest Washington Medical Center that a teenager had been brought into the hospital with a drug overdose. She was transferred to Legacy Emanuel Hospital, where she later died.

Story Published: May 7, 2007 at 9:16 AM PDT

Story Updated: May 7, 2007 at 7:08 PM PDT

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - Vancouver Police say a 15-year-old girl has died from a narcotics overdose.
     
Over the weekend, Vancouver Police were notified by Southwest Washington Medical Center that a teenager had been brought into the hospital with a drug overdose.
     
The patient was in serious condition and was transferred to Legacy Emanuel Hospital, where she later died.
     
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Team is currently investigating. Authorities have not discussed what drug was taken by the teen.
     
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call the Vancouver Police Tip Line at (360) 487-7399.
     
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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