Six people shot to death in small Mississippi town, suspect in custody

Six people were shot Friday in a small rural Mississippi town near the Tennessee state line, officials said.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Bailey Martin confirmed to The Associated Press that there were murders in Arkabutla, Tate County.

Gov. Tate Reeves’ office said it was briefed on the shooting and the male suspect is in custody.

“At this time, we believe he acted alone,” Reeves said in a statement. “His motives are not yet known.”

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Tate County Sheriff’s Dispatcher Shannon Brewer also confirmed that the suspect is in custody.

According to the Coldwater Elementary School Facebook page, an elementary and middle school in nearby Coldwater was on lockdown while the suspect was being sought. Shortly thereafter, a second message on the page said the lockdown had been lifted and “all students and staff are safe.”

Arkabutla is located about 30 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee and has 285 residents according to the 2020 census. Near Lake Arkabutla there is a reservoir, which is a popular place for fishing and recreation.