A woman died after she was shot in Roxbury Monday afternoon, according to police who are investigating the fatal shooting.

Boston cops responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 1855 Washington St., at around 1:07 p.m. on Monday.

Upon arrival, officers found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.

She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

“The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident,” BPD posted. “Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.”

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