Tucson Woman Dies from Assault Injuries; Suspect Charged with Murder
61-year-old Susan Gehrke died from injuries sustained in an assault in Tucson, Arizona, on July 24. The suspect, 27-year-old Dahseir Edward Jefferson, has been charged with murder. Gehrke, who had previously beaten cancer twice, was reportedly punched in the face,…
Atlanta, GA, July 31, 2026 —
A Tucson woman, 61-year-old Susan Gehrke, has died from injuries sustained in an assault that occurred on July 24 in Tucson, Arizona. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Dahseir Edward Jefferson, has been charged with murder in connection with the incident.
According to reports, Gehrke was allegedly punched in the face. This action reportedly caused her dentures to break. In the ensuing fall, Gehrke struck her head, leading to a brain bleed.
The summary provided indicates that Susan Gehrke had a history of overcoming significant health challenges, having previously beaten cancer twice. The specific circumstances and details leading up to the assault were not provided in the summary.
The case is being handled by local authorities in Tucson, Arizona. Further details regarding the timeline of events following the assault, the investigation’s progress, or any court proceedings were not included in the provided summary.
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