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Tucson murder of Susan Gehrke

Overview

On July 24, 2026, 61‑year‑old Susan Gehrke was assaulted outside her Tucson apartment while intervening to protect a friend. The attacker, 27‑year‑old Dahseir Edward Jefferson – a repeat offender released from prison in October 2024 – struck Gehrke, causing her to fall, hit her head and suffer a severe brain hemorrhage. She was taken to hospital, underwent emergency surgery and was placed on a ventilator, but died on July 29.

Prosecutors subsequently upgraded Jefferson’s charge to second‑degree murder. The case has drawn attention to the supervision and release policies for violent recidivists, given Jefferson’s prior five‑year robbery sentence.

Entities

Susan Gehrke · Dahseir Edward Jefferson · Tucson, Arizona · Arizona · Tucson

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Arizona grandmother Susan Gehrke fatally attacked by recidivist criminal

    Tucson grandmother Susan Gehrke, a two‑time cancer survivor, died after being assaulted by recidivist Dahseir Edward Jefferson, who was charged with second‑degree murder.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Arizona Grandmother Susan Gehrke Killed After Assault in Tucson

    Tucson resident Susan Gehrke, a two‑time cancer survivor, died after being punched by Dahseir Edward Jefferson outside her apartment; prosecutors have charged him with second‑degree murder.

Sources

demokrata.hu · freerepublic.com · hvg.hu · kalevamedias.com · tdpelmedia.com