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One person dead following shooting incident in Virginia

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VIRGINIA — Martinsville police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a woman dead and a man seriously injured.

According to the Martinsville Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of Hairston Street around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police said 53-year-old Marcie Hunt was taken to SOVAH Martinsville Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. A man who was also shot was transported to the hospital and remains in serious condition.

Investigators spent Tuesday processing the scene and interviewing witnesses. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide investigation.

Police have not released information about what led to the shooting or whether a suspect has been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Jason Vaughan at 276-403-5247 or Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463. Police said Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500.