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Update: Sahuarita woman arrested on suspicion of second degree murder

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Posted at 10:39 PM, Aug 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-10 18:15:57-04

Updated on August 10, 23 at 2:27 p.m.

After some investigation 40-year-old Sahuarita resident Tyesha Wayne was arrested for one count of Domestic Violence Second Degree Murder.

Wayne was arrested at her home and booked into the Pima County Jail on the evening of August 9.

The victim was identified as 26-year-old Sahuarita resident Daniel Walker.

Investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information, contact 911 or 344-7000 during business hours or the tip line at 520-445-7847.

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The Sahuarita Police Department responded to a residence in the area of Ashburn Mountain Drive and Burro Canyon Place for an unknown problem on August 7.

As officers arrived they found an injured man who was pronounced dead.

Investigation is ongoing.

There are no outstanding suspects at the time.

Anyone with information, contact 911 or 344-7000 during business hours, or the tip line at 520-445-7847 where you may remain anonymous or provide your contact information.

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