Man killed, woman wounded in shootings near Casa Grande

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities in Pinal County are searching for suspects after a shooting in a desert area near Casa Grande left one man dead and a woman wounded.

County Sheriff's officials say the case is being called a homicide.

They say the double shooting occurred south of Interstate 8 around 12:45 a.m. Thursday near Barstow Ave. and Hanna Street.

The name and age of the man who died haven't been released yet.

Authorities say the wounded woman was taken to a hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.

It's not known what led up to the shooting. A suspect description has not been released.