The Lakewood Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Officers responded to a call about gunshots fired on Ridgewood Avenue between Detroit Avenue and Franklin Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old woman in the backyard with a gunshot wound to her chest, authorities said.
According to authorities, the woman was transported to Metro Health Center, where she was pronounced dead.
Three individuals were taken from the scene to police headquarters. Authorities said a witness told officers that there was an argument between the 33-year-old woman and the residents of a home when shots were fired.
Two handguns were retrieved from the scene, and investigators are still looking into the nature of the argument.
According to authorities, the individuals being questioned were released, and no charges are pending currently.
Lakewood Police said the investigation is still ongoing.
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