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Woman charged with homicide in deadly shooting outside Wilkes-Barre bar

Woman Charged with Homicide in Deadly Shooting Outside Wilkes-Barre Bar
Woman Charged with Homicide in Deadly Shooting Outside Wilkes-Barre Bar
WILK

An arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting in Luzerne County over the weekend.

According to police, Natasha Dixon is charged with criminal homicide in the death of Ayena Velardo. Investigators say both women were inside the Mila Lounge in Wilkes-Barre early Saturday morning when they accidentally bumped into each other.


Authorities allege Dixon followed Velardo outside the bar, where she shot her in the throat. Velardo died from her injuries.

Dixon is being held without bail in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next Monday, August 18.