Six People KILLED in Rampage Shooting, Including Child

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A 24-year-old Mississippi man allegedly murdered six family members and community members in a single night rampage that included the attempted sexual assault and killing of his 7-year-old cousin.

Story Highlights

Daricka Moore allegedly killed six people at three locations in Clay County, Mississippi, including his father, uncle, brother, and 7-year-old cousin
The shooting spree also claimed the lives of a local pastor and his brother at a third location
Moore is charged with first-degree murder with authorities considering upgrading to capital murder charges
The incident is being called one of the worst mass shootings in Mississippi state history

Rural Mississippi Community Devastated by Family Massacre

The small community of West Point, Mississippi, near the Alabama border, became the scene of unspeakable horror when Daricka Moore embarked on a killing spree that would forever change multiple families. Clay County, with its population under 20,000, represents the tight-knit rural communities where everyone knows everyone, making this tragedy particularly devastating for the entire area.

Sheriff Eddie Scott described the incident as a “tragedy in our community” with “multiple innocent lives lost due to violence.” The scale of loss within a single extended family has left law enforcement officials struggling to comprehend the brutality that unfolded across three separate crime scenes in one evening.

A Night of Terror Across Three Crime Scenes

The violence began just before 7 p.m. on a Friday evening at the first location, where Moore allegedly shot and killed three of his closest male relatives: his father Glenn Moore, his uncle Willie Ed Guinn, and his older brother Quinton Moore. After committing these murders, Moore stole his deceased brother’s Ford F-150 pickup truck to continue his rampage.

Moore then drove to a second residence where he forced his way inside and committed what authorities describe as an attempted sexual battery with a handgun against a 7-year-old female relative, identified as his cousin, before killing her. This particular aspect of the crime has intensified the community’s horror and strengthened prosecutors’ resolve to seek the most severe penalties available under Mississippi law.

Pastor and Brother Become Final Victims

The final location brought Moore to a third home, where he shot and killed two brothers, Barry and Samuel Bradley. One of these men served as a local church pastor, adding another layer of grief to a community where faith plays a central role in daily life. The loss of a spiritual leader during such a traumatic time has left his congregation and the broader community struggling with questions about senseless violence.

Moore was taken into custody without incident later that night by Clay County deputies. The swift apprehension provided some relief to a community that had experienced unprecedented violence in such a short timeframe, though the emotional wounds will take much longer to heal.

Capital Punishment Consideration for Heinous Crimes

Moore faces first-degree murder charges, but authorities have publicly indicated these charges will likely be upgraded to capital murder given the multiple victims and the presence of a child victim. Mississippi officials have suggested that some cases “have to get the worst punishment,” clearly referring to the possibility of seeking the death penalty in this case.

The combination of family massacre, sexual violence against a child, and the murder of a religious leader creates a case that prosecutors will likely view as warranting the ultimate penalty. Mississippi consistently ranks among states with higher rates of violent crime, but even veteran law enforcement officers describe this incident as among the worst they have encountered in state history.