A man’s death by suicide when faced with eviction raises questions about help and access

August 2, 2023
Darrius Davis' family gather at Aurora's Utah Park. July 30, 2023.Darrius Davis' family gather at Aurora's Utah Park. July 30, 2023.Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite
Darrius Davis' family gathers at Aurora's Utah Park. July 30, 2023.

Evictions are up nationwide and a case in Denver raises questions about what help and access there is for people who are struggling. A 25-year-old man named Darrius Davis died by suicide as sheriff’s deputies knocked on his door to remove him from his home. Denverite’s Kyle Harris looked into what happened and the gaps in the system.