Did Mississippi shooting suspect Daricka M Moore act alone? Chilling details revealed

Daricka Moore, 24, was arrested in Mississippi after allegedly killing six people, including family members, in a shooting spree.

Updated on: Jan 11, 2026, 19:06:37 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A Mississippi shooting suspect was arrested after six people were killed on Friday night. Daricka Moore, a 24-year-old man from Mississippi, has been charged with first-degree murder, stated Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott during a press conference on Saturday.

In Mississippi, Daricka Moore, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing six individuals, four of whom were family. (REUTERS)

Moore was booked at 3:25 am on Saturday after allegedly taking the lives of six people in three separate residences.

According to Scott, these charges are anticipated to be elevated to capital murder before Moore's initial hearing at the Clay County Court Complex on Monday. He also mentioned that further charges may be filed as the probe continues.

Also Read: Mississippi shooting victims identified: Did suspect Daricka Moore kill his own family?

Who were Mississippi shooting victims?

Four of the deceased were relatives of the suspect, whereas the remaining two were adults, according to officials. The youngest victim, who was seven years old, has been identified as a cousin of Moore.

“I don't know what kind of motive you could have to kill a 7-year-old,” Sheriff said while detailing the case.

He further noted that the suspect had not been “on our radar”, adding that “These are family members that he targeted.”

Investigators suspect that Moore aimed a firearm at the head of another young child in the residence where the seven-year-old was murdered, according to the sheriff. It is still uncertain if the weapon malfunctioned. A third kid and the children's mother were also allegedly in the house during the incident.

Did Moore act alone?

Authorities have stated that evidence and testimonies state that Moore acted independently.

Moore is currently being detained without bail at the Clay County jail located in West Point. The sheriff mentioned that there were no additional injuries apart from the six people who lost their lives.

He is anticipated to make his first court appearance on Monday.

The motive behind Moore's alleged actions in killing his family members and two others have not yet been revealed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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