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Phoenix police investigating homicide at Steele Indian School Park

Officers found a woman shot in the park late Sunday night.

PHOENIX — A woman is dead after a shooting near Steele Indian School Park late Sunday night, police said.

Officers were called to the area just after 11 p.m. for reports of an injured person. Once on scene, officers reportedly found 29-year-old Karissa Danyelle Hamilton suffering from a gunshot wound.

First responders with Phoenix fire pronounced Hamilton dead on the scene.

Homicide detectives have stepped in to handle the investigation, and are still working to learn what led up to the shooting.

At this time, authorities have not released any information on potential suspects.

This is a developing story and details are subject to change. Stay with 12News as we continue to update this article with new information.

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