Woman shot, killed by police in Lacey Township, NJ

LACEY TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- A police-involved shooting left a woman dead early Monday morning in Lacey Township.

Authorities in Ocean County are investigating the overnight shooting, which happened just before 3 a.m. on Hemlock Drive.

Officials say an officer fired his weapon after encountering the woman, who had just called police to report a medical event. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman has not yet been identified. Police say a knife was recovered at the scene.

No additional details have been released as the investigation continues.