Halton Regional Police have swarmed a home in Burlington after a shooting Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 21) left a woman dead.

Police responded to the scene at 2244 No. 2 Side Road between Cedar Springs Road and Guelph Line sometime around 3 p.m.

Heavily-armed tactical officers are on scene along with police dogs as investigators try to piece together what happened.

"Expect an ongoing, heavy police presence and continue to avoid the area," Const. Ryan Anderson said in a tweet.

Early reports indicate the woman was found without vital signs in the backyard of the home and was later pronounced dead on scene.

The woman had "traumatic injuries" and "in spite of all efforts," died at the scene, Halton Homicide Det. Kevin Britton said in a release.

Britton confirmed a male has been taken into custody in connection with the homicide.

A mobile command unit has been set up as detectives canvass the area in search of clues and/or potential witnesses.

Neighbours say a couple lives at the home that is now a crime scene. Police would only say they believe the accused and victim knew each other.

Const. Ryan Anderson provided a brief update from the scene Wednesday evening: