Three people have been killed by shooting in Clay County, Mississippi. The suspect is in police custody and no longer poses a threat.

On the night from Friday to Saturday, at least six people were shot dead in Clay County, Mississippi. The incident occurred in three different locations, according to information provided by WTVA, an NBC News affiliate.

The suspect has been apprehended by the police and, according to local Sheriff Eddie Scott, no longer poses a threat to the community. Although the official victim count has not been confirmed by authorities, local sources indicate six deaths. The sheriff has asked the community to keep the victims and their families in their prayers. Clay County has a population of approximately 20,000 residents.