UPDATE 12/27/`8

The Marion County Sheriff's Office says there is an active investigation into a shooting in the Montana Mines area that was initially reported as accidental.

Officials say 34-year-old Peggy Sanders of Fairmont died after suffering a gunshot wound on Christmas Day.

No further details of the investigation are being released at this time.

ORIGINAL STORY 12/26/18

According to 911 officials, an accidental, self-inflicted shooting occurred Tuesday night around 8 p.m. at a residence in a neighborhood north of Fairmont.

The exact location has not been revealed by authorities at this time.

The victim was taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital with an unknown condition.

Stay with 5 News with the latest on this incident.