Man faces murder charge in connection with Newport News woman’s death

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — After several months, an already incarcerated man has been charged in connection with the homicide of a Newport News woman.

Newport News Police respond to homicide on Marshall Ave.

On March 29, officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Marshall Avenue at approximately 3:35 p.m. for a deceased person.

Upon arrival, they located 41-year-old Jerrice Wilkerson, deceased inside a residence.

Following further investigation, police charged Oris Jerome Askew on Thursday with first degree murder and two counts of assault in the commission of a felony in connection with Wilkerson’s death…

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