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Six Killed in Three West Point Shootings, Suspect in Custody

A news conference is expected, with key details still undisclosed.

Overview

  • Law enforcement said related shootings late Friday spanned three locations in and around West Point, near the Alabama border.
  • Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott confirmed a suspect was apprehended and said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
  • Local station WTVA reported six fatalities, while the sheriff’s initial statement did not specify the number of deaths.
  • Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, the victims’ names, or a possible motive as investigators process the scenes.
  • Multiple outlets, citing local reporting, said the incidents were carried out by a single gunman, with further updates expected at a planned briefing.