Mississippi mass shooting: First info on West Point suspect revealed; police give tragic update

Authorities responded to a mass shooting incident in Mississippi on Saturday after six people were killed in three different West Point locations

Published on: Jan 10, 2026, 22:21:12 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Authorities responded to a mass shooting incident in Mississippi on Saturday after six people were killed in three different West Point locations, near the Alabama border. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a Facebook post that ‘multiple innocent lives’ were lose ‘due to violence’.

A series of shootings in Mississippi killed at least six people (REUTERS)

"Unfortunately, tonight we have dealt with tragedy in our community," Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a Facebook post. "I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers," Scott added. "Law Enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible."

A press conference is scheduled for Saturday morning.

First info on Mississippi shooting suspect

Giving out the first information about the suspect, the sheriff said that one person was in custody and there was no threat to the community. The suspect has not been identified yet. There is no update on the identities of the victims.

Minneapolis shooting update

This comes days after an ICE agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis.

The woman was shot in her SUV in a residential neighbourhood south of downtown Minneapolis, about a mile (1.6 kilometres) from where police killed George Floyd in 2020. Videos taken by bystanders and posted online show an officer approaching a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road, demanding the driver open the door and grabbing the handle.

The Honda Pilot begins to pull forward, and a different ICE officer standing in front of the vehicle draws his gun and immediately fires at least two shots at close range, jumping back as the vehicle moves toward him.

It is not clear from the videos if the officer gets struck by the SUV, which speeds into two cars parked on a curb before stopping.

It’s also not clear what happened in the lead-up to the shooting.

(With AP inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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