MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 42-year-old woman died after being shot Sunday afternoon in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they responded just before 4 p.m. to the area of Southwest 268th Street and Southwest 127th Avenue in reference to a female who had been shot.

Deputies said upon arrival, they found Latrosha Williams suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported her to a local hospital in critical condition.

Despite lifesaving efforts, Williams succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead, according to investigators.

Authorities said homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.

No other details about a possible suspect or motive were immediately released.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

Deputies investigate after woman killed in southwest Miami-Dade shooting

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