Tucson Woman Dies After Assault; Suspect Charged With Murder
Susan Gehrke, a 61-year-old woman in Tucson, Arizona, who had previously beaten cancer twice, died after being punched in the face during an assault. The suspect, 27-year-old Dahseir Edward Jefferson, has been charged with murder. The punch allegedly broke Gehrke's…
St. Louis, MO, July 31, 2026 —
A 61-year-old Tucson woman has died following an assault in which she was punched in the face, authorities reported. Susan Gehrke, who had previously survived cancer twice, was the victim of the alleged attack.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Dahseir Edward Jefferson, has been charged with murder in connection with Gehrke’s death. According to preliminary reports, the punch allegedly caused Gehrke’s dentures to break and resulted in a brain bleed.
Information regarding the timeline of the assault and Gehrke’s subsequent death was not immediately available. The specific location of the incident within Tucson was also not provided.
Records indicate that Dahseir Edward Jefferson has a prior history of violent criminal offenses. Further details about these past incidents were not disclosed.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault and Susan Gehrke’s death is ongoing. Additional information is expected as the case proceeds through the legal system.
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