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Woman dead after being shot near Cave Creek Road and Greenway Parkway

A suspect has been taken into custody
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PHOENIX — A woman is dead after she was shot following an alleged argument Friday morning in north Phoenix.

Phoenix police say the shooting occurred just after 7 a.m. near Cave Creek Road and Greenway Parkway.

When officers arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound.

She was taken to the hospital with "life-threatening" injuries, according to officials.

Police confirmed Friday afternoon that the woman had died from her injuries.

On Saturday, the woman was identified as 31-year-old Stephanie Ellico.

Police believe Ellico was in an argument with someone when the shooting took place.

Police also added Saturday that a man is in custody in connection to the shooting.

He is currently facing charges for possessing a weapon when he was prohibited from doing so.

Any other charges related to the shooting will be submitted to the county attorney's office for review.

The shooting remains under investigation.