WEST POINT, Miss. (TNND) — Six people were killed in a series of related shooting in eastern Mississippi, according to authorities.
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott on Friday said a suspect was taken into custody.
“Unfortunately tonight we have dealt with tragedy in our community. Multiple innocent lives lost due to violence. We do have the individual in custody and no longer poses a threat to our community,” Scott wrote in a post he shared on Facebook.
“I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers,” he added. “Law Enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible.”
The shootings happened in the town of West Point, near the Alabama border.
Scott told WTVA that six people were killed in three locations.
The sheriff’s office did not provide further details early Saturday, but planned a news conference.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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