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Woman arrested in connection with Virginia Beach homicide

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Virginia Beach Police responded to a call regarding suspicious activity that lead to a homicide investigation on February 9.

Police say around 10 a.m., a person reported suspicious activity at the Red Roof Inn at 196 Ballard Court.

Police arrived and discovered a crime scene that left one man dead, leading to a homicide investigation, according to officials. He was later identified as 36-yeaer-old Steven Eddie Wynn of Virginia Beach.

42-year-old Melissa Nanette Diaz was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and use of firearm in connection with this crime.

Diaz is currently being held without bond at the City of Virginia Beach Corrections Facility, according to police.

Police are still investigating.