3 men found dead in Regina Monday, all apparently from opioid overdoses: police

UPDATE: Police have since said a fourth person died of an apparent overdose Monday. Read more here

First responders found three men dead in three separate places in Regina Monday morning, all seemingly from fentanyl overdoses, police say.

A 30-year-old man was found in the 1000 block of Garnet Street, near Windsor Place, shortly after 7a.m. CST. A 36-year-old man was found nearby, in the 800 block of Athol Street, at 9:45 a.m. CST.

A 32-year-old man was found in the 1000 block of Edgar Street, in the Eastview neighbourhood,shortly before 9:30 a.m. CST, police said.

So far, investigators believe none of the deaths or locations are connected, but thatfentanyl is involved in each case, police said. The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service will confirm the cause of death in each case.

There have now been 92 apparent overdose deaths in Regina so far this year, with 15 of them happening in November, police say.

In light of those statistics, the Regina Police Service is urging all residents play their part in preventing drug overdoses.

People should not use drugs alone, police say. Naloxone kits are accessible to anyone concerned about experiencing or witnessing a drug overdose.

Signs of an opioid overdose include:

• Difficulty walking, talking or staying awake.
• Blue lips or nails.
• Pinpoint pupils, cold and clammy skin, dizziness or confusion.
• Extreme drowsiness.
• Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds.
• Slow or weak breathing.
• Inability to wake up even when shaken or shouted at.

Anyone experiencing or witnessing an opioid overdose is urged to call 911. The federal Good Samaritan Overdose Act protects anyone from drug-related charges for doing so.

Anyone with information about drug trafficking in Regina is asked to call policeor give the tip anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.