Do you know what fentanyl is? On Friday, a group rallied on Monument Circle to raise awareness about the drug and how many lives it has taken.
INDIANAPOLIS — t was part of a nationwide day of action organized by the Association of People Against Lethal Drugs .
"If you're going to knowingly distribute fentanyl, you're a murder, and I don't care what your situation is, but you need to be prosecuted for murder," Harry Bean said."My daughter had passed away, and then four months and twelve days later, my son passed. He died of acute fentanyl poisoning," Rivers said.Rivers founded 'A Mother's Tribute,' and Bean serves on the board. The organization works to spread awareness of the dangers of fentanyl.
The group is calling for more robust investigations and tougher sentencing for dealers linked to deadly overdoses. They also want people, especially children, to know that any street drug can be laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl. "Ashley had her bachelor's degree from IU," Marvel said."She was beautiful, as you could see. Outgoing. Everyone loved her. She took some pain pills. That's how it starts a lot of times."
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