India, Jan. 10 -- At least six people died in three different locations in a series of related shootings in United States' Mississippi on Friday night.

A person was taken into the custody on Saturday after the series of shootings, reported news agency Associated Press.

In a post on Facebook, Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott, said that on Friday night, "multiple innocent lives lost due to violence", adding that the have taken the suspect into custody.

"Unfortunately tonight we have dealt with tragedy in our community. Multiple innocent lives lost due to violence. We do have the individual in custody and no longer poses a threat to our community. I ask that you lift our victims and their families in your prayers Law Enforcement is busy in...