Coverage dated February 16, 2023 to February 17, 2023

Sheriff: Gunman kills 6 including ex-wife in Mississippi

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The deadly shootings happened in the town of Arkabutla, which is home to 285 residents, according to the 2020 Census.

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Boston
6 fatally shot in small Mississippi town, suspect in custody (opens Boston)
Published Feb 16, 2023
Boston's feed description
Gov. Tate Reeves’ office said he had been briefed on the shootings and a male suspect was in custody. See Boston.com.
New York Times
6 Are Shot to Death in Rural Mississippi, Officials Say (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 16, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The governor’s office said that a suspect was in custody in connection with a series of fatal shootings on Friday.
KTVZ Bend
6 people shot, killed in series of shootings in Mississippi; suspect in custody (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Feb 16, 2023
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Melissa Alonso, CNN Six people are dead in Tate County, Mississippi, after a series of shootings on Friday, according to reporting from CNN affiliate WMC. The shootings all happened within the Arkabutla community, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told WMC.
KREM Spokane
6 shot dead in small Mississippi town, suspect in custody (opens KREM Spokane)
Published Feb 16, 2023
KREM Spokane's feed description
The deadly shootings happened in the town of Arkabutla, which is home to 285 residents, according to the 2020 Census.
The Daily Caller
Six People Shot And Killed In Small Mississippi Town (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 16, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
A series of shootings killed six people Friday in Arkabutla, Mississippi, state officials announced.
Washington Examiner
Mississippi shooting: Six people killed in three incidents in Arkabutla (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 16, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Six people were killed in a series of shootings in Mississippi on Friday, police said.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
6 shot and killed in Mississippi town, suspect in custody (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 16, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Mississippi officials say six people have been fatally shot in a small, rural town near the Tennessee state line.
Forbes
6 Killed In Mississippi Mass Shooting (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 16, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Police have taken a suspect into custody but have not determined a motive.
NPR
A shooter killed 6 people in Mississippi. A suspect is in custody (opens NPR)
Published Feb 16, 2023
NPR's feed description
The shooting occurred in Arkabutla, a small town in rural Mississippi, near the Tennessee state line, officials said.
Fox News
6 fatally shot in small Mississippi town, male suspect in custody (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 16, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Six people were fatally shot in a small Mississippi town on Friday. State police said they have a male suspect in custody. The man's motive for the shootings is unknown.
The Guardian
Mississippi: six people fatally shot in Tate county, reports say (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 16, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Shootings happened in various locations within the community of Arkabutla while suspect taken into custody
Fox News
Mississippi sheriff says 6 dead in shootings at multiple locations, suspect in custody (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 16, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A Mississippi sheriff says a series of shootings left six people dead on Friday, adding the the suspect is now in custody, but isn't being identified.
WFAA Dallas
Sheriff: Gunman kills 6 including ex-wife in Mississippi (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Feb 17, 2023
WFAA Dallas's feed description
The deadly shootings happened in the town of Arkabutla, which is home to 285 residents, according to the 2020 Census.
FOX 5 DC
Gunman kills 6 including ex-wife in northern Mississippi, sheriff says (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Feb 17, 2023
FOX 5 DC's feed description
A Mississippi sheriff says a lone gunman man killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather at multiple locations in a small, rural town near the Tennessee state line.
KRDO
Man arrested after 6 killed, including suspect's ex-wife, in series of shootings in Mississippi, sheriff says (opens KRDO)
Published Feb 17, 2023
KRDO's feed description
By Hannah Sarisohn and Melissa Alonso, CNN Six people are dead and another was wounded Friday in a series of shootings in Tate County, Mississippi after a man opened fire on his ex-wife and potentially other family members, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told CNN.
Los Angeles Times
6 fatally shot in small Mississippi town; suspect in custody (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 17, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Mississippi officials say six people have been shot dead in Arkabutla, a small, rural town near the Tennessee state line.
WFMZ Allentown
Sheriff: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in Mississippi (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Feb 17, 2023
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
A Mississippi sheriff says a lone gunman man killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather at multiple locations in a small, rural town near the Tennessee state line. Tate
Portland Press Herald
Six fatally shot in small Mississippi town, suspect in custody (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Feb 17, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Mississippi officials say the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes in Arkabutla.
Local News 8
Man in custody after 6 killed, including suspect's ex-wife, in series of shootings in Mississippi, sheriff says (opens Local News 8)
Published Feb 17, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Hannah Sarisohn and Melissa Alonso, CNN Six people are dead and another was wounded Friday in a series of shootings in Tate County, Mississippi after a man opened fire on his ex-wife and potentially other family members, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told CNN.
FOX 13 Tampa
Lakeland man among 6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Feb 17, 2023
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
A lone gunman killed six people at multiple locations in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi Friday. Among the dead are the man's ex-wife, his stepfather and a man from Lakeland, according to the local sheriff.
CBS News
Six killed in series of shootings in Mississippi; suspect in custody, sheriff says (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 17, 2023
CBS News's feed description
A suspect is in custody, the sheriff's office in Tate County, Mississippi, confirmed to CBS News.
Deutsche Welle
US: Shootings in small Mississippi town leave 6 dead – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 17, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Relatives of the gunman and his ex-wife are among those dead. Officials have not yet determined the motive of the violence.
Al Jazeera
Gunman kills ex-wife, five others in Mississippi shooting (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 17, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
The gunman fatally shot six people – including his ex wife – at multiple locations across a rural community.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Gunman leaves 6 dead in Mississippi town; suspect arrested (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Feb 17, 2023
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
A gunman killed six people, including his ex-wife and stepfather, Friday at multiple locations in a rural community in northern Mississippi, the sheriff said, leaving investigators searching for clues to what motivated the rampage.

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