Mississippi Man Allegedly Killed Six People in One Night

Six people - including a 7-year-old girl - were killed in a series of shootings across multiple locations near West Point, Mississippi, on January 10, 2026. Authorities took 24-year-old Daricka M. Moore into custody that Friday night at a roadblock following the rampage. Investigators allege Moore killed six victims across three separate locations in a single evening before being apprehended.

The Victims

According to authorities, the victims included Moore’s father, brother, and uncle, as well as a 7-year-old cousin. A local pastor and the pastor’s brother were also killed. Police did not release a detailed timeline or specify the sequence of the three locations involved. The young age of one of the victims and the deaths of two men connected to local religious life drew particular attention from community members, many of whom knew the family personally.

Charges and Legal Status

Moore was apprehended during a traffic stop and taken into custody without reported incident. Prosecutors charged him with multiple counts of murder. Authorities indicated capital charges may be pursued, though no final decision had been announced at the time of reporting. Moore has not been convicted. Officials stressed the legal process was in its early stages and that investigators were continuing to examine evidence and interview witnesses to establish a motive. Law enforcement confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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