La Porte Police Investigating Shooting

The La Porte Police Department is investigating a Thursday evening shooting that resulted in the death of a woman.

Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Ridge Street and upon arrival officers found a single female victim suffered a gunshot wound, according to the report.  Police say the victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A male suspect was apprehended a few hours later.

After further investigation, police say the incident appeared to be isolated so there is no threat to the general public. 

The identity of the victim and the suspect are being withheld at this time as the investigation continues.

No other information was released by police.