Two Winston County youths were listed in serious condition Friday after they were shot Thursday night.

The boys, ages 12 and 13, were in the area of Goss and Minnie Miller roads at approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday, according to authorities, when the shooting took place.

Winston County Chief Deputy Keith Alexander said two individuals have been charged with aggravated assault, drive-by shooting and shooting into an occupied dwelling. He said authorities are searching for a third suspect.

The two individuals in custody are Lakelvin Hughes and Joe White, age unavailable. Alexander said late Friday authorities don't have a motive for the shooting.

Pugh said he is uncertain if the two boys, who are related, were the intended victims. He doesn't believe the shooting was random.

Winston County is about 95 miles northeast of Jackson.

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