Three men sleeping outdoors in Sacramento County died from exposure to the cold this past winter, according to coroner records. Their bodies were discovered at separate spots around the city, and their deaths have reignited an emotional fight over when warming centers open and whether the region has anywhere near enough shelter beds. Advocates and service providers are again pressing officials to move faster and create larger indoor triage spaces for people living outside.
What coroner records show
Coroner records identify the men as Terrence Shoots, Mitchell Meredith and David Yeager. Their bodies were found on Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 13, 2025, at a Foothill Farms strip mall, near 470 Bannon Street in the River District and outside 1121 I Street…..