Revealing Reality: Sacramento Data Highlights Alarming Death Trends Among Homeless Population Fueled by Substance Abuse and Inadequate Interventions
Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento County Coroner’s office has begun to release data on the number of homeless deaths within the region, shining a light on a grim reality faced by the most vulnerable populations. Over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024, 1,243 individuals without homes died in Sacramento, with the majority of these fatalities linked to severe drug addiction issues involving substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine. This initiative of publishing data is part …