PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Mississippi man died after being shot outside a courthouse by his estranged wife, authorities said.

The shooting happened outside the Pearl River County Chancery Courthouse in Poplarville around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17.

Pearl River County deputies identified the victim as James Ray Saucier, of Poplarville. He died at the scene.

Investigators identified the suspect as Saucier’s estranged wife, Tanya Lindell Saucier. She was arrested and taken into custody by Poplarville police.

According to the Pearl River County Jail’s website, Tanya Saucier has been charged with murder.

The shooting is being investigated by the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office.