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Police ID man arrested, charged after deadly altercation in Newport News

Newport News Police says Dion J. McCallum, 42, was charged with murder after being in an altercation Friday around 11:12 p.m. on 17th Street.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News police say one man is now facing a murder charge after being involved in an altercation that left another man dead Friday night.

Authorities said they responded to a call about an assault, July 16 around 11:15 p.m. The incident happened in the 700 block of 17th Street.

When police got to the scene, they found 59-year-old Reginald Allen Stephenson outside suffering from serious injuries. He died there.

Officers said 42-year-old Dion Jermaine McCallum was arrested and charged with one count of Second-Degree Murder.

According to officers, the two men got into an altercation that turned physical. That's when Stephenson got hurt -- McCallum was taken into custody at the scene.

Cheif Drew thanked the officers for their quick response and the neighbors' help. He said it led to the man's arrest.

Police have not released any further information at this time. The incident remains under an ongoing investigation.

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