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GRANDVIEW, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was shot in the head Sunday night. 

Deputies were called to the 2100 block of North Grand Avenue East in Grandview around 11 p.m. At the scene police found a 24-year-old female who had been shot in the head. 

The woman was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. 

She was identified as 24-year-old Miranda Goddard of Springfield. 

According to the Sangamon County Coroner, Goddard died from a gunshot wound. 

At this time authorities are still searching for information regarding the shooting. Anyone with information should contact the sheriff's office at 217-753-6840 or Crimestoppers.