Woman killed in early-morning shooting in Appleton

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A woman is dead following a shooting on Appleton's southeast side early Thursday morning.

Police say they were called to a duplex on the 3300 block of E. Canary Street around 2:00 a.m.

A 48-year-old woman was found inside the home with what are believed to be gunshot wounds.She was taken to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. An autopsy will be completed shortly in Milwaukee.

A 58-year-old man who lived at the residence was taken into custody outside of the home by officers without incident.

Police believe this was an isolated incident and say that there is no threat to the general public.