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At Least Six Killed in West Point, Mississippi Shooting as Suspect Is Taken Into Custody

Investigators are processing three crime scenes as authorities prepare an update.

Overview

  • Police say gunfire erupted across three locations in West Point on Friday night, leaving at least six people dead.
  • Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott announced on Facebook that a suspect has been apprehended and no ongoing threat remains.
  • Multiple active crime scenes are being examined as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events.
  • Officials have not released the suspect’s identity, motive, or information about the weapon used.
  • Sheriff Scott asked the community to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts while the investigation continues.