Summary
The coroner's office handled 1,193 cases in 2025, with overdoses still the top accidental cause of death and suicides rising. Coroner Elmore warned about a new synthetic opioid derivative, chlorphine, whose effects and Narcan response are still unknown.
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Families and residents gain transparency on local death trends and a heads-up on new drug dangers.
Elderly residents appear disproportionately affected by the recent increase in firearm suicides.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Fiscal Court - Apr 27, 2026
Coroner Pat Elmore flagged a concerning jump in suicides this quarter — all by firearm, mostly among older residents.
Fiscal Court - Feb 24, 2026
The coroner's office handled 1,193 cases in 2025, with overdoses still the top accidental cause of death and suicides rising. Coroner Elmore warned about a new synthetic opioid derivative, chlorphine, whose effects and Narcan response are still unknown.
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