A woman was found dead Wednesday night north of Ojai after an apparent suicide.

Authorities were contacted around 6:50 p.m. about a gunshot victim near the Wheeler Gorge campground in the 17000 block of Maricopa Highway.

Deputies arrived around 7 p.m. and confirmed an adult female victim was found dead. Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office major crimes unit were investigating the incident.

After a preliminary investigation, investigators determined the death was likely the result of a suicide, authorities said.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, for both English and Spanish speakers, can be reached at 800-273-8255.

This article will be updated as warranted.

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