Man assaulted in Citrus Heights dies after six weeks in a coma

By Sara Beth Williams– — A man assaulted on Aug. 20 at a shopping center in Citrus Heights has died, according to the victim’s friends and family.

65-year-old Alexander Tarahteeff died on Oct. 1, roughly six weeks after being assaulted while at a shopping plaza in Citrus Heights. The Sacramento County Coroner’s office has recorded the death as a homicide.

Longtime friend of Tarahteeff Daniel Dubuk said there will be a funeral held on Oct. 9. A GoFundMe has also been set up by the victim’s friends, to help with expenses for the funeral for Tarahteeff…

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