Authorities confirmed the identity of a 48 Polk County woman who was shot two days before Christmas as that of Darnetha Chester Elliott.

Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd said that Elliott was shot and died as a result of her injuries. He added that his agency has requested the assistance of the GBI with the investigation and questioning of her husband.

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Polk County Police confirmed that a woman has died after a shooting on Michael Boulevard in the Chubbtown area on Friday.

Reports said that authorities were dispatched to the area at 12:50 p.m.

Authorities added that it appears the incident occured during a domestic altercation between a couple.

Police have been questioning an unidentified man about the incident.

Check back for more details as they become available