Woman Dies After Alleged Assault in Tucson, Suspect Charged with Murder
Susan Gehrke, a 61-year-old woman who had twice beaten cancer, died after being punched in the face during an assault in Tucson, Arizona. The suspect, Dahseir Edward Jefferson, 27, has been charged with murder. The attack allegedly caused Gehrke to…
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A 61-year-old woman, Susan Gehrke, has died following an alleged assault in Tucson, Arizona. Gehrke, who had a history of twice overcoming cancer, was reportedly punched in the face during the incident.
The suspect in the attack has been identified as Dahseir Edward Jefferson, a 27-year-old individual who has since been charged with murder.
According to reports, the alleged assault caused Gehrke to fall. The fall reportedly led to her hitting her head, resulting in a brain bleed. Her dentures were also broken during the incident.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the assault, the date of the incident, or the location within Tucson were not immediately available.
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