Police have one person in custody following a firearms incident in Henderson this evening.
Police were alerted to reports of a firearm being discharged at an address on Newington Road shortly before 9pm.
On arrival, a woman was located with critical injuries. Immediate first aid was provided however she sadly died at the scene.
There will be a Police presence in the area overnight.
While we are in the early stages of our enquiries we want to reassure the community we do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public.
Further information will be provided in the morning.
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Issued by Police Media Centre