SHREWSBURY, Vt. - A female is dead and a male is in custody following a reported shooting Monday night at a Cold River Road home.

State police said troopers were summoned to the home shortly before 11:30 p.m. by a male who reported he had been in a dispute with his girlfriend and that she had been shot.

The female was discovered dead at the scene and the male is now in custody, according to a release issued by state police.

Troopers have yet to release the name of the victim pending notification of family. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives are working with the Rutland County State's Attorney and the identity of the male subject will be released when the charges are finalized.

Shrewsbury is located in southern Vermont.

This is a developing story. Additional information will be posted as soon as it is available.