Overview

• Security guard Nikolas Murphy testified that he delayed administering naloxone for several minutes, citing uncertainty about overdose symptoms and lack of knowledge on its safety for non-overdose cases.
• Student witness Joseph Priatel criticized the lack of urgency from campus security, noting naloxone could have been given immediately to the unconscious students.
• First responders faced significant delays due to address confusion, with firefighters initially directed to the wrong building and paramedics navigating logistical challenges in the dorm.
• An external review suggested Sidney McIntyre-Starko may not have been breathing for up to 17 minutes before receiving medical attention, highlighting gaps in emergency response protocols.
• The inquest, led by Larry Marzinzik, aims to establish facts and recommend preventative measures, as UVic recently adopted 18 reforms to address systemic issues in overdose response.