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Seven-year-old girl among six killed in Mississippi shooting
Summary
Authorities say a suspect attacked three homes in West Point, Mississippi, killing six people including a seven-year-old girl; a 24-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on a first-degree murder charge.
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A shooting in West Point, Mississippi, left six people dead, including a seven-year-old girl, officials reported. The county sheriff described the incident as involving multiple homes and said the investigation remains active. Law enforcement agencies took a suspect into custody and the person was booked into the county jail.
Officials' account:
- Six people were reported killed, including a seven-year-old girl.
- The incident occurred Friday evening in West Point and involved three separate homes.
- Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott confirmed the events and said investigators are continuing their work.
- A 24-year-old suspect was arrested by coordinated law enforcement units and was booked on a first-degree murder charge.
Summary:
Officials say the events have deeply affected the West Point community and that a full investigation is underway. Undetermined at this time.
