NATCHEZ, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Authorities arrested a 17-year-old in Natchez after he allegedly shot and killed a woman.

The incident occurred in the 1100 block of George F. West Boulevard just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 8.

The Natchez Democrat reported the victim, 31-year-old Dambrelle Thomas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. She had been shot in the upper chest and arms.

Natchez Police Commander Jerry Ford said a fight had taken place at the home between the 17-year-old and a man. According to Ford, the teen left the residence, returned with a shotgun and fired the gun inside the home.

Authorities said the teenager barricaded himself inside the old Thompson school and later surrendered to police. The teen has not been identified and is expected to be charged as an adult.

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