NEWPORT NEWS — Authorities have released the identity of a woman discovered early Wednesday morning along a sidewalk, and a man is now facing charges connected to the incident.
According to officials, just before 3:15 a.m., emergency responders were called to the 4500 block of Jefferson Avenue, near the intersection of Jefferson and 45th Street. When officers arrived, they located 55-year-old Denna Marshay Williams, of Norfolk, who was unresponsive. Despite immediate attention, she could not be revived.
As the investigation moved forward, police identified 63-year-old Andra Leman Austin, a Newport News resident, as the individual believed to be involved in the situation. He was taken into custody and is facing a serious charge related to Williams’ passing.
Ongoing Review
Authorities have not released any additional details at this time, noting that the case remains under active review. Investigators are continuing to gather information to better understand what led to the early-morning discovery.
Community Response
The news has prompted sadness and concern throughout the area, with many expressing sympathy for Williams’ loved ones. Residents in the Jefferson Avenue corridor say the early-morning activity caught their attention and left them hoping for clarity and accountability as the case progresses.
Officials stated that more updates will be provided as the investigation allows.
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