A woman has been shot dead next to Kordin in Raħal Ġdid early this morning, TVM has confirmed.

This comes after gunshots were heard in the early hours of the day along Triq Kordin next to the prison. It is being reported that a shotgun was used and three shots were fired.

The case happened at around 8am, police have confirmed. 

A medical team was called on-site to assist, however, the woman immediately lost her life. The victim’s identity is still unknown.

The aggressor fled the scene and police are currently looking for him.

This is a developing story