Woman dead after shooting in Perth

A woman has died in a shooting in southern Perth.

Police officers were called to Bateman address on Friday night to investigate claims that someone had been shot and that an armed man at the front of the house also seemed injured.

The woman, aged in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene and the man, aged in his 60s was injured.

He was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains under police guard.

A firearm was located and seized.

Police have confirmed the man and woman are known to each other and there is no ongoing risk to the public.