By Associated Press - Monday, April 6, 2015

KOKOMO, Miss. (AP) - Marion County officials have released the names of a man and woman found dead outside a home in Kokomo.

Marion County Coroner Norma Williamson tells The Hattiesburg American (https://hatne.ws/1aynLsY) 62-year-old Mark Hatfield and 52-year-old Diane Smith died Saturday from gunshot wounds.

Williamson says a third person, who has not been identified, was found injured and taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment, and has since been released.

Sheriff’s deputies say they are searching for a 51-year-old man believed to be involved in the shooting deaths.

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Information from: The Hattiesburg American, https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com

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