VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - - Virginia Beach authorities are examining a shooting that left one person dead at a Red Roof Inn in Virginia Beach overnight.

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Police stated the shooting occurred around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Ballard Court, near Greenwich Road and Newtown Road.

At this time, cops state there is no suspect in custody.

10 On Your Side team at the scene reports that officers appear to be focusing their examination on the 2nd level of the hotel.

According to the gun violence archive, this would make the 6th fatal shooting in Virginia Beach this year.

Residents and motorists in the area are advised to expect a heavy police existence while police continue to investigate the occurrence.

If you have any details about this case, you can submit an anonymous idea by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile phone, or going to www.P3tips.com and submitting a suggestion.

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