2 Teens Die In Livermore

LIVERMORE — Livermore Police report that two teens have died in the past few days. While both deaths are still under investigation, police warn that they could be accidental opioid overdoses.

"The Livermore Police Department is looking at possible links between the deaths," the department said in an online posting. "The Livermore Police Department feels it is important to alert the community about these two tragic deaths. Because these cases are under investigation, we will not be releasing more details about the deaths. The deaths occurred on separate days and at different locations."

The teens names have not been released.

Toxicology tests to confirm the causes of death are pending.

"Prescription drug abuse is a concern in our community," the department continued. "Community members should be reminded to safeguard medications so that young people do not have access to them. Parents should have continuing conversations with their children regarding substance use, including the misuse or abuse of any type of prescription drug."

Narcan, which can save the life of a person who has overdosed, has been issued to Livermore patrol officers, who have been trained in its use. If you think that someone has overdosed, call for help immediately.

The following are possible signs of an overdose and anyone seen exhibiting these signs should have emergency help summoned immediately to aid them:

• loss of consciousness
• pinpoint pupils
• being unresponsive to outside stimulus
• awake, but unable to talk
• breathing is very slow and shallow, erratic, or has stopped
• choking sounds, or a snore-like gurgling noise
• vomiting
• body is very limp
• face is very pale or clammy
• fingernails and lips turn blue or purplish black
• pulse (heartbeat) is slow, erratic, or not there at all
• extreme mood swings
• confusion or drunken behavior

If you have any information about the overdoses, call the Livermore Police Department at 925-371-4777.

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