At least six people are killed in Mississippi shooting rampage as gunman opens fire at three locations
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the shooting saw 'multiple innocent lives lost' before authorities took a suspect into custody.
By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER
Published: 07:08 GMT, 10 January 2026 | Updated: 19:00 GMT, 10 January 2026
At least six people were killed during a spree shooting in a northeastern Mississippi town on Friday night, authorities said.
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a Facebook post early Saturday morning that law enforcement took an individual into custody and that there was 'no longer a threat to our community.'
The suspected shooter, Daricka M. Moore, 24, was booked into the Clay County jail at 3:25am on Saturday on a first degree murder charge.
Scott later told WTVA that the shooting took place at three different locations in West Point, a town of about 10,000 people.
Investigators told the outlet that the first shooting broke out on David Hill Road, where three people were killed.
The second happened on Blake Road, where one person died. The third took place on Siloam-Griffith Road, where two people died, police said.
'Unfortunately tonight we have dealt with tragedy in our community,' Scott wrote on social media. 'I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers. Law enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible.'
At least six people were killed in a shooting in West Point, Mississippi, on Friday night, according to Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott
Scott's Facebook post revealed that the individual responsible is in custody and no longer poses a threat to the community
With the initial absence of concrete details, residents reacted with horror over the tragedy and showed gratitude to the police officers who intervened.
'Thank you for the update. Such a horrible night for a family and community,' wrote Leslie Ann Mackey underneath the sheriff's post.
'Thank you all for your quick and dedicated response to this travesty. My prayers are with all the victims' families and for all of you offices (sic). You all worked diligently and professionally and the community is grateful for all of our officers. May God Bless our community,' wrote Gertrude Gaskin.
The Daily Mail has contacted the Clay County Sheriff's Office for more information.