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Tyler, TEXAS (KETK) — East Texas authorities are searching for a little boy after a fatal shooting in Tyler Wednesday afternoon.

Shortly after noon, Tyler Police Department officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Bain Place near the intersection of Amherst Drive. When they arrived, they discovered a woman had been shot dead and Lucas Calvert, 4, of Tyler, had been possibly kidnapped by his father, James W. Calvert, 42, of Whitehouse.

The area has been blocked off as authorities investigate the scene.

A second child at Andy Woods Elementary School has been placed in official custody.

Authorities are searching for a gray or silver 2004 Buick LeSabre with license plate DP4 G858. It is believed to be driven by the alleged abductor.

The child was last seen wearing grey sweats , a blue sweatshirt, brown sandals and has silver caps on his teeth. He is described as about 3 foot tall, weighs about 30-40 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you locate this vehicle, contact your local authorities immediately.

According to Smith County Jail records, James Calvert was arrested for aggravated assault in 2009 and violated a protective order three times between September 2009 and May 2010.

Pastor Larry Craig of Southern Oaks Baptist Church tells KETK the woman was staying there while she moved to Houston.

According to the Southern Oaks Facebook page, the woman who was shot and killed is Jelena Calvert.

The Southern Oaks Baptist Church posted the following information onto their Facebook page.

The woman who was killed is Calvert's ex-wife, according to the Tyler Police Department. Many of you may have heard by now that Jelena Calvert has been shot and killed by her ex-husband and Lucas was taken. Emily was not taken and is in protective custody. After much prayer and lengthy discussions with the Church Staff and the Tyler Police we have decided to continue with the Fall Fest tonight for the benefit of the children of our community. Police presence will be on our block but it will appear to be traffic control which we had already put into place. We feel this is a significant outreach opportunity for our Church and we do NOT want to give Satan a victory.

Court documents show James Calvert has been in an ongoing custody battle for his kids since December 2009. The most recent court appearance was on October 26, 2012.

According to public data, James Calvert's home address is listed as 14896 State Highway 31 East. KETK is at this location along with Texas Rangers, the Tyler Police Department and the Smith Sheriff County Sheriff's Office.

Andy Woods Elementary School, located near the shooting scene on Bain Place, was placed on lockdown unitl 3 p.m.

KETK received the following statement from Tyler ISD:

Tyler ISD Police are working closely the Tyler Police Department to monitor Andy Woods Elementary School because of an incident that was recently reported in the area. At this time, all students are safe and inside the building. Police have reason to believe the suspect has fled the area. Our priority is student safety, and therefor students will remain inside the building until police determine that the area is safe. Students will be dismissed at regular time following rain dismissal procedures.