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Charges upgraded for woman arrested in February shooting after victim dies; second suspect arrested

Marlyn Nieves-Collazo is accused of shooting Thomas Crawley on the night of February 14 in Newport News. Crawley has since died from his injuries.
Credit: Newport News Police Dept.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A woman who is already under arrest for a Valentine's Day shooting in Newport News had her charges upgraded after the victim died from his injuries, police said. A second suspect has also been arrested and is facing murder charges.

37-year-old Marlyn Nieves-Collazo was originally charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharging a firearm in a public place, reckless handling of a firearm, and brandishing.

On February 14, Newport News police said they received reports of gunshots in the area of the 1100 block of 28th Street shortly before midnight. Officers arrived to find 52-year-old Thomas Crawley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside of an apartment.

He was taken to a local hospital, where police said he succumbed to his injuries on February 26.

With Crawley's death, Newport News police said Nieves-Collazo's charges were upgraded to second-degree murder.

Police also said a second suspect has been arrested for Crawley's murder.

20-year-old Damian Guzman was arrested on March 4 and charged with: 

  • Murder: 2nd Degree
  • Malicious Wounding
  • Firearm: Shoot In Public Place, Cause Injury
  • Drugs: Manufacture/Distribute Imitation Schedule I/II drug
  • Firearm: Use in Commission of Felony, 1st Offense
  • Reckless Handling of Firearm Causes Serious Injury
  • Intentionally Prevent a Leo from Lawfully Arresting the Accused
  • Identity Theft: Obtain ID to Avoid Arrest/Etc.
  • Failure To Appear: On Felony Offense
  • Wear Masks in Certain Places

The shooting remains under investigation. If you have any information that may help detectives, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.

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