Stories tagged: "death"


People over 50 who are experiencing homelessness are far more likely to die prematurely than those who have a roof over their heads, a new study finds. In this January 2022 photo, Elizabeth DaCosta shares resources with Troy Burell as she conducts the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count in downtown Phoenix. (File photo by Monserrat Apud/Cronkite News)
Death by Homelessness: Living on the Streets Cuts Lives Short, Study Finds

A new study says older people who live without traditional housing are 3.5 times more likely to die prematurely compared with those who have homes.

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Heat Deaths in Maricopa County Hit Half-Year Record

About two-thirds of the heat-associated deaths on Maricopa County involved people who were outdoors.

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‘Much Love, Hermano’: Tucson Community Heartbroken Over Sudden Death of Supervisor Richard Elias

Tucsonans are heartbroken after longtime Arizona Democrat Richard Elias died Saturday morning. He was 61 years old.

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Domestic Dispute Ends in Shootout: Officer and Suspect Both Killed

The injured officers were taken to a nearby hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.