12 July

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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