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Woman shot and killed in Emporia home

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EMPORIA, Va. — A person was shot and killed in an Emporia home Thursday afternoon, according to police.

Crime Insider sources say a woman was found with a gunshot wound inside a home in the 500 block of Southampton Street around 4 p.m.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A suspect has been taken into custody. There is no ongoing threat to the public, police said.

Anyone with information related to this case should contact the Emporia Police Department. You may also submit an anonymous tip using the Emporia Police Department’s Tip 411 App or by texting Keyword “EmporiaPD” to 847411, followed by your tip information.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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