Six people were killed in Mississippi shootings Friday night by a single gunman in incidents that sprawled across three different crime scenes, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. “Unfortunately tonight we have dealt with tragedy in our community,” Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a Facebook post about the shooting. The shootings took place in West Point, near the Alabama border, The Associated Press reported. It claimed the lives of six people, some of whom were related to the shooter, Scott told NBC News. Officials did not share any information on the shooting, or identify any of the victims. The suspect is in custody and there is no additional threat to the community, Scott said. “I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers,” Scott said. “Law Enforcement is busy investigating and will release an update as soon as possible.” The incident, and a motive, are still under investigation. Austin Mullen contributed. ...read more read less