The mass casualty event in Penn North that saw at least 25 people hospitalized on Thursday underscored the persistence of Baltimore’s overdose crisis, despite a recent drop citywide. In 2025, overdoses in the city continue to decline after a significant drop last year,

An unusually large number of overdoses sent crews searching alleys and homes for victims. Officials have not said what type of drug was involved.

At least 25 people were hospitalized Thursday following a “level one” mass overdose event in Baltimore caused by an unknown substance.