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Woman who was killed when shooting Hoover; Suspect in custody

Hoover, ala. – A woman was fatally shot on Saturday morning in the 700 block by Jasmine Way, according to the Hoover police. The Hoover 911 center received several calls at 8:10 a.m. and reported shots and an injured woman in the area.

Upon arrival, the officials discovered a woman in front of an apartment who suffered from several gunshot wounds. A male suspect was arrested at the crime scene with the help of a criminal prosecution officer who was nearby.

Witnesses and officers provided the victim to the victim until Hoover's fire physician arrived. She was then brought to the UAB Hospital, where she was declared dead.

Detectives are currently on site and collect information to determine the circumstances that lead to shooting and check the relationship between the people involved. Further details will be published as soon as they are available.