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Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead in Newport News apartment

According to the police department, officers found a woman dead in her apartment after conducting a welfare check in the 4300 block of Newsome Drive.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — UPDATE: A 26-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment near the Newsome Park area of Newport News Tuesday afternoon, police said.

A homicide investigation began when officers responded to the 4300 block of Newsome Drive, which is right off Roanoke Avenue, after a welfare check was requested.

Around 5:15 p.m., officers arrived and found a woman dead in her apartment. She was later identified as Nekaybaw Ernestine Scott.

Detectives and forensics experts with the Newport News Police Department came to the apartment to search and process the scene.

Police haven't released any suspect information, but anyone with information is asked to call the anonymous Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit an anonymous tip online through P3 Tips.

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