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Police: Woman, 76, dies after husband in her care pushes her down stairs

A woman's husband, who suffers from age-related issues, pushed her down the stairs, police say. She later died from her injuries.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. -- A older man in the care of his wife pushed her down a staircase, leading to her death, authorities say.

Police responded around 8:30 p.m. Saturday to the area of 12000 Firewheel Place on a disturbance involving the couple, according to a news release.

A 72-year-old woman helping her 77-year-old husband, who suffers from age-related issues, told police he had pushed her as he was receiving care.

She was taken to the hospital for her injuries Saturday night.

On Sunday, she died due to complications. Her husband is hospitalized.

The North Port Police Department said investigators will perform an autopsy on the woman.

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