Police investigating a shooting homicide in New Castle County

Authorities are investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning in New Castle County. 

Polie were dispatched to the unit block of 3rd Avenue in the Overlook Colony section of the community for a report of a shooting. 

When officers arrived on the scene, they found a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to a local area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

This investigation is still ongoing and in its early stages.  

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