The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 63-year-old Ridgetop woman, who died from a gunshot wound Thursday morning.

Paramedics were called to the woman’s home on Lake Road at about 8:30 a.m., and they pronounced her dead upon arrival, according to Robertson County Emergency Medical Services Assistant Director Russell Gupton.

The woman’s name was not immediately released.

It was unclear where or how she had been shot.

“Preliminary findings indicate this was likely a very tragic accident,” Gupton said in a statement about the incident. “As with any death of this nature, the decedent will be transported to the Center of Forensic Medicine in Nashville, where an autopsy will be performed.”

The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death late Thursday. Spokeswoman Jessica Drake said her department's preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting was accidental.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details as they become available.

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