NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The North Las Vegas Police Department said that a minor was arrested for the case where a 15-year-old passed away from a fentanyl overdose back in February.
The 15-year-old was attending Sedway Middle School. Detectives said they discovered that five victims, including the deceased 15-year-old, had taken some type of pills on February 23. The pills were suspected to contain fentanyl, a highly deadly substance that should never be ingested. Clark County School District Police said they recovered all of the outstanding pills and booked them into evidence.
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Police said the minor was arrested for second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and providing a schedule one or two controlled substance.
Police said the minor was booked on August 9 at the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center.
