Six killed in series of shootings in Mississippi; suspect in custody, sheriff says

Six individuals had been killed in a sequence of shootings Friday in northwestern Mississippi, authorities stated. A suspect is in custody, the sheriff’s workplace in Tate County, Mississippi, confirmed to CBS Information.

The shootings occurred at three areas in Arkabutla, Mississippi, the sheriff’s workplace stated in a Fb put up. Officers did not establish the victims.

“We’re within the very early levels of the investigation so we will solely launch a restricted quantity of data,” the sheriff’s workplace stated. 

The sheriff’s workplace recognized the suspect as Richard Dale Crum, 52, of Arkabulta and stated he was charged with first-degree homicide. The suspect was being held with out bond and would face further expenses.

The shootings occurred at a retailer and houses in Arkabutla, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance informed CBS affiliate WREG-TV.

In response to the sheriff, a person was shot on the retailer and 5 different individuals had been shot at properties within the small city. The suspect was taken into custody after a chase, the sheriff informed the station.

“Right now, we imagine he acted alone,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves stated in a press release on Fb. “His motive will not be but recognized.”

Ethan Money, 19, informed WREG-TV he heard gunshots from inside his house and noticed a person with a shotgun exterior. Money ultimately went exterior to see what occurred.

“I’m going as much as the truck the place a man acquired shot at, and I test his pulse and every thing, be sure he is OK,” Money stated. “He is already gone at this level.”

The governor stated the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was requested to help within the investigation. Brokers with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in New Orleans had been additionally offering help, the agency said.

“Please pray for the victims of this tragic violence and their households at the moment,” Reeves stated.