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Mississippi Man Kills Six in Rampage
11 Jan
Summary
- A 24-year-old man is accused of killing six people.
- Victims include family members, a child, and a pastor.
- Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the suspect.
A 24-year-old Mississippi man is in custody, accused of a violent shooting rampage that claimed the lives of six people, including family members and a local pastor. The suspect, Daricka M. Moore, allegedly carried out the attacks across multiple rural locations on Friday night before being arrested at a police roadblock. Prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty, citing the severity of the crimes.
The spree reportedly began with the killings of Moore's father, brother, and uncle inside their mobile home. Evidence suggests Moore then stole a vehicle and proceeded to another location, where he fatally shot a 7-year-old girl after forcing his way into a home. Investigators believe he then targeted a nearby church, killing the pastor and his brother before stealing another vehicle.
Authorities have stated that evidence and witness accounts indicate Moore acted alone, but a motive for the brutal killings remains undetermined. The community and surviving family members are deeply shaken by the events. Moore is expected to appear in court soon, where charges may be upgraded to capital murder, making him ineligible for bail.
