Identities released in double fatal shooting

TYLER — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims in a double shooting discovered Friday. According to a news release, they were 21-year-olds Cody Russell Lovelady Jr. of Flint and Jarah Breann Shelton of Tyler. Officials say around 11:15 Friday morning, a deputy saw a black Ford F-250 on FM 2868 near the intersection of Hwy. 155 South. The vehicle was still running and a female was sitting in the front seat with a handgun. After removing the handgun, authorities say the deputy realized that the female and a male who was also in the front seat were both dead. The deputy secured the vehicle and called for assistance. Autopsies have been ordered, and the investigation continues.