407 overdose deaths in 2019, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirms
Posted: Feb 11, 2020 5:13 PM CST
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office is close to a final number for drug overdose deaths in 2019.
The ME's Office confirmed 407 overdose deaths last year. That's a record for the county and the number could rise they are still waiting for toxicology results on other cases.
The total is now at 407 confirmed deaths, with numerous cases still pending toxicology. https://t.co/HJrTIWKdL9
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) February 11, 2020