THPD investigating Kent Avenue shooting death

UPDATE 9/19/16 -- The death has been ruled a suicide by the Vigo Co. Coroner, according to Sgt. Michael Ellerman.

-- See family GoFundME Page for more information on West and to donate to memorial fund.
 
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UPDATE  -- Sgt. Michael Ellerman says the shooting was reported as a suicide this afternoon. The department is continuing the death investigation at this time.
UPDATE- Unconfirmed report of name of the deceased as Johnita West, 28.

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Emergency crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Kent Avenue this afternoon on a report of a gunshot wound victim.

Terre Haute Police and Terre Haute Fire Department personnel arrived at the house just after 1 p.m.

The scene was emotional, with one young girl crying hysterically that she wanted her mommy. Other family members quickly arrived and became emotional, as well. One woman was heard saying, "They're saying she's dead."

Investigators are at the scene at this time. More information will be provided once it becomes available.