POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The estranged spouse of a Mississippi man is in custody after she allegedly shot and killed him outdoors a courthouse following the conclusion of divorce proceedings between the 2, authorities mentioned.
The capturing occurred Tuesday simply earlier than 1 p.m. within the entryway of the Pearl River County Chancery Court docket in Poplarville, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned. The sufferer was recognized as James Ray Saucier, 62. His spouse, Tanya Saucier, 49, was apprehended after the capturing and is being held on the Lenoir Rowell Prison Justice Heart in Poplarville on a cost of homicide.
James Saucier’s lawyer, Don Rafferty, mentioned the couple’s divorce proceedings had simply ended when gunfire broke out.
“I used to be dealing with some paperwork when issues went crossways,” Rafferty advised WLOX-TV.
Tanya Saucier’s lawyer, state Rep. Jansen Owen, a Republican from Hattiesburg, mentioned he was strolling out of the constructing when his shopper opened fireplace.
“Principally, I left the courthouse and she or he opened fireplace. I did in the end subdue her at which level she made threats towards me,” Owen mentioned. “I administered first assist as greatest I might to Mr. Saucier.”
Member of the family Johanna Peterson advised WVUE-TV the household is distraught by what occurred.
“It’s complicated for us, tragic,” Peterson mentioned. “The household is in shock, in addition to pissed off and enraged.”
Court docket paperwork present James Saucier was indicted in August on prices of aggravated assault and home violence with a lethal weapon. He was accused of capturing Tanya Saucier 5 occasions, together with as soon as within the face, a 12 months in the past.
“My shopper mentioned he was defending himself,” Rafferty mentioned.
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