Daricka M Moore: 3 key things to know about Mississippi mass shooting suspect

Daricka M Moore was identified as the shooting suspect who fatally shot at least six people in West Point, Mississippi

Published on: Jan 11, 2026, 01:16:45 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Daricka M Moore was identified as the shooting suspect who fatally shot at least six people in West Point, Mississippi, on Friday night. In a press conference on Saturday, authorities said they have charged the man with murder. The six victims were killed in a series of related shootings across different locations.

Daricka M Moore was identified as the Mississippi shooting suspect (Bloomberg)

Daricka M Moore: 5 key things to know about Mississippi shooting suspect

Charged and booked

Clay County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Steven Woodruff said Daricka M Moore has been charged and was booked into the Clay County jail before dawn Saturday.

‘Multiple innocent lives’ lost

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott had earlier said in a Facebook post that “multiple innocent lives" were lost "due to violence” in the county. The sheriff told WTVA-TV that six people were killed in three locations. The shootings took place in the rural community of Cedarbluff, which is west of the county seat of West Point.

“I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers Law Enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible,” he wrote.

Daricka M Moore's photo surfaces

Meanwhile, Moore's photo surfaced on social media.

Minneapolis ICE shooting update

This comes as fresh demonstrations were planned across the country this weekend in the wake of the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis. The ICE agent was identified as Jonathan Ross.

Protest organizers said they expected to hold more than a thousand weekend demonstrations following the killing of motorist Renee Good, 37. Officials in the midwestern state of Minnesota said their law enforcement agencies have been shut out of the investigation into the shooting.

A local prosecutor said Friday that federal investigators had taken Good's car and shell casings from the scene. The Trump administration has sought to paint Good as a "domestic terrorist," insisting that the agent who fatally shot her was acting in self-defense.

(With inputs from AFP)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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