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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 21:54 IST
6 people were killed in shootings at 3 locations in Clay County, Mississippi. Sheriff Eddie Scott confirmed the suspect is in custody and urged prayers for victims and families.
6 people were killed in shootings at 3 locations in Clay County, Mississippi. Sheriff Eddie Scott confirmed the suspect is in custody and urged prayers for victims and families.(Representative Image)
At least six people were killed in a series of shootings late Friday in Clay County, Mississippi, with the suspect now in custody, local media and law enforcement said.
The shootings took place at three separate locations, according to WTVA, an NBC affiliate, which reported that six people died. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the suspect is “in custody and no longer poses a threat to our community," though he did not confirm the number of fatalities.
In a post on Facebook, Scott asked residents to keep the victims and their families in their prayers. The sheriff and his department did not immediately respond to requests for further details.
Clay County, located in northeastern Mississippi, has a population of about 20,000.
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United States of America (USA)
First Published:
January 10, 2026, 21:50 IST
News world Six Killed In Mass Shooting In US State Of Mississippi, Suspect In Custody
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