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NATCHEZ — Officials have named two victims who died in a shooting near an elementary school around midnight Wednesday.

The deceased victims have been identified as 39-year-old Keitra McDonald and 43-year-old Londell Williams, Coroner James Lee said.  A third victim injured by the shooting was transported to the hospital.

Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said after the shooting, which happened around midnight in the area of Lewis Drive and Hope Lane next to Susie B. West Elementary School, is under investigation. Police have not named a suspect.

“Both died of multiple gunshot wounds after the vehicle they were riding in as sprayed with multiple gunshots near Hope Lane,” Lee said. “This act of violence is terrifying because the suspect had no regard to human life. It was a hideous crime. My condolences to the families but this has got to stop.”

This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.