{"id":20681,"date":"2026-01-17T01:08:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/17\/6-dead-including-a-child-in-mississippi-mass-shooting-officials-say\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T01:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:08:38","slug":"6-dead-including-a-child-in-mississippi-mass-shooting-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/17\/6-dead-including-a-child-in-mississippi-mass-shooting-officials-say\/","title":{"rendered":"6 dead, including a child, in Mississippi mass shooting, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mississippi Man Kills Six People in Rural Area<\/h1>\n

A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people \u2014 his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor\u2019s brother \u2014 at three locations during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Daricka M. Moore was arrested at a police roadblock in Cedarbluff just before midnight after dozens of local, state and federal officers flooded the northeast Mississippi area.<\/p>\n

Moore was being held without bail Saturday at the Clay County jail in West Point on murder charges and ahead of an expected initial appearance Monday before a judge.<\/p>\n

Clay County District Attorney Scott Colom, who said he expects to pursue the death penalty, told The Associated Press that Moore would likely be appointed a public defender at that time.<\/p>\n

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If charges are upgraded to capital murder before then, Moore will be ineligible for bail under state law.<\/p>\n

Investigation and Arrest<\/h2>\n

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said at a Saturday news conference that evidence and witnesses indicate that Moore was the only shooter and no other injuries have been reported.<\/p>\n

Investigators were continuing to interview Moore but do not currently know what may have motivated him, he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cA situation like this, you\u2019ve got a family member attacking their own family,\u201d Scott said. \u201cWhatever the reason is, we\u2019re hoping that we\u2019ll find out.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Shootings<\/h3>\n

The shootings unfolded in an area of fields, woods and mostly modest homes about 125 miles northeast of Jackson.<\/p>\n

Investigators believe Moore first killed his father, 67-year-old Glenn Moore, his brother, 33-year-old Quinton Moore and his uncle, 55-year-old Willie Ed Guines, at the family\u2019s mobile home on a dirt road in western Clay County.<\/p>\n

The sheriff said Moore then stole his brother\u2019s truck and drove a few miles to a cousin\u2019s house, where he forced his way in and attempted to commit sexual battery. Scott said Moore than put a gun to the head of a 7-year-old girl, whom he declined to identify, and fatally shot her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know what kind of motive you could have to kill a 7-year-old,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Other Incidents<\/h3>\n

Former Celina football coach Bill Elliott pressured principal to hire his son, report says<\/span><\/p>\n

The 85-page investigation found systemic issues in the district\u2019s hiring practices, but didn\u2019t find evidence that officials were aware of Caleb Elliott\u2019s misconduct.<\/p>\n

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\nMan smashes sculptures in midday attack at Dallas Museum of Biblical Art<\/span><\/p>\n

A 34-year-old man, Elvis Santos, is accused of trying to break into the museum and damaging several pieces.<\/p>\n

Aftermath and Prosecution<\/h2>\n

Scott said Moore\u2019s surviving relatives are overwhelmed with grief.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was really hard to have conversations other than prayers with everybody out there,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cthis has really shaken our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Colom, a Democrat who is seeking his party\u2019s nomination this year to run against Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith, said he is confident that his office has the resources to prosecute Moore and pursuing the death penalty is the right thing to do.<\/p>\n

\u201cSix people, one night, several different scenes, it\u2019s about as bad as it gets,\u201d Colom said.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The shooting rampage in Mississippi has left a community in shock and grief. The investigation is ongoing, and the motive behind the shootings is still unknown. The prosecution will pursue the death penalty, and the community will come together to support the victims\u2019 families.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n

Q: Who was the perpetrator of the shooting rampage?<\/p>\n

A: The perpetrator was 24-year-old Daricka M. Moore.<\/p>\n

Q: How many people were killed in the shooting rampage?<\/p>\n

A: Six people were killed, including Moore’s father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor, and the pastor’s brother.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the current status of the investigation?<\/p>\n

A: The investigation is ongoing, and the motive behind the shootings is still unknown.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the expected outcome of the prosecution?<\/p>\n

A: The prosecution will pursue the death penalty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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