Six people were killed Friday evening in a series of shootings across three separate residences in Clay County, Mississippi, with the suspect now facing multiple capital murder charges, authorities confirmed.

Daricka Moore, 24, is accused of killing his father, uncle, brother, a 7-year-old girl, and two men from Columbus, in what officials described as a multi-site crime that unfolded over several hours and prompted a swift manhunt.

The first emergency call came in at 6:56 p.m. Friday, reporting gunfire on Blake Road in Cedar Bluff. However, investigators soon concluded that the initial killings occurred earlier at a home on David Hill Road, where Glen Moore, 67, Willie Ed Guines, 55, and Quintin Moore, 33, were each shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene, as NBC News reports.

Shooting Spree Spanned Multiple Locations

Authorities allege that Moore then took his deceased brother’s Ford F-150 and drove to the Blake Road address — the same one mentioned in the first 911 call. There, Moore reportedly forced his way into the residence, attempted to sexually assault someone at gunpoint, and fatally shot a 7-year-old girl in the head.

The child's mother, identified as Moore's cousin, was inside with three other children at the time of the break-in. A weapon was later found resting against the head of another small child in the home, prompting questions from investigators about whether that child had also been harmed.

Moore then fled in the stolen truck to a third residence on Siloam-Griffin Road, where responding deputies discovered signs of forced entry and ultimately found two more male victims, each with gunshot wounds to the head. The men, Barry Bradley and Samuel Bradley, were from Columbus, and one served as a local pastor known to Moore’s family.

Authorities Arrest Suspect Without Incident

Moore was apprehended later that evening without incident at the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Joe Myers Road. At the time of his arrest, he was driving a second stolen vehicle, taken from the third crime scene.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office stated that there were no previous reports or incidents involving Moore connected to any of the targeted homes. The initial murder charge will now be elevated to capital murder, and officials are preparing for a complex prosecution in the months ahead.

District Attorney Scott Colom confirmed that the death penalty is on the table, stating, “The death penalty will be considered in the case.”

Community Reels From Family Tragedy

Sheriff Eddie Scott described the event as one of the worst in his three-decade career, saying, “This case was one of the toughest ones we had to work in my 30 years of service.”

He added that the community is deeply affected: “We all lift our hearts in prayer for the victims and families,” noting that the killings have “really shaken” the local population.

As more details emerge, critics argue the real issue isn’t just the violence — it’s a society increasingly unwilling to confront uncomfortable truths. A generation flooded with dependency and devoid of moral grounding doesn’t produce stable outcomes, and this case offers another grim reminder.

Law Enforcement’s Challenges in Modern Times

The troubling aspect is the complete absence of prior warning signs, according to the sheriff. No domestic calls, no prior arrests — just quiet, concealed turmoil waiting to detonate.

Still, the media establishment will find a way to sidestep the uncomfortable questions. Why was this person, with no known history of violence, so capable of enacting calculated evil?

Law enforcement acted swiftly, but even the most efficient response teams can seldom prevent a premeditated spree like this one. The larger issue? The cultural vacuum that breeds such isolated rage while discouraging communities from intervening before it's too late.