Three-year-old Kemani Denise Marie Harrison has died following exposure to a potent opioid analog, according to authorities investigating the case.

Law enforcement officials say the substance involved is a newer type of synthetic opioid that may be unfamiliar in many communities, raising concerns about the growing presence of emerging drugs in household environments.

A 25-year-old woman, Brandi Stokes, has been charged with chemical endangerment of a child in connection with the incident. Authorities allege that the circumstances leading to the child’s exposure are now part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Officials have emphasized that synthetic and analog substances can pose significant risks due to their unpredictable potency and effects, particularly when they come into contact with children.

The case has prompted renewed discussion among public health and safety advocates about the dangers of unsecured substances in homes and the broader impact of the opioid crisis on families and communities.

Investigators continue to review evidence as the legal process moves forward.