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Woman arrested in Christmas Day homicide

Posted at 3:22 PM, Dec 30, 2014
and last updated 2014-12-30 15:43:38-05

Norfolk, Va. – Police have arrested and charged a woman in a homicide that took place on Christmas Day, police tell NewsChannel 3.

On December 25, 2014 shortly before 1:00 a.m., a man was dropped off at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital with an apparent gunshot wound and was later pronounced deceased.

The man has been identified as 37-year-old Devin L. Smith of Virginia Beach.

Norfolk Police Detectives responded to the scene and their preliminary investigation has revealed that Smith was shot in the 7800 block of Caribou Avenue shortly before being transported to the hospital.

Detectives arrested and charged 34-year-old Demetra Blue of the 7800 block of Caribou Avenue with 2nd Degree Murder, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.

Blue is currently being held without bond in the Norfolk City Jail.