On a tragic Friday evening in Cedarbluff, Mississippi, the life of 33-year-old Black man, Quentin Moore, was violently cut short on January 9, 2026. Moore, a beloved content creator and cherished member of his community, was one of six victims in a shooting rampage that stunned the small Clay County town. His death was not a random act of violence, but one that authorities say was carried out by a close family member.
The alleged gunman, identified as Quentin's 24-year-old brother, Daricka Moore, embarked on a killing spree that also claimed the lives of their father, 67-year-old Glenn Moore, and their uncle, 55-year-old Willie Ed Guines. The violence did not stop there, as the suspect is also accused of killing a seven-year-old female cousin, Reverend Barry Bradley, and the reverend's brother, Samuel Bradley. All of the victims were reportedly shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. The series of shootings unfolded across four different locations, creating a night of terror for the Cedarbluff community.
Following the horrific events, Daricka Moore was apprehended by law enforcement at a police roadblock approximately five hours after the initial shootings. He was found in possession of a rifle and a handgun. He has since been charged with three counts of capital murder and three counts of first-degree murder, in addition to other serious felonies including attempted murder and burglary. The Clay County District Attorney has indicated that they intend to seek the death penalty in this case.
Daricka Moore has been booked into the Clay County jail and is being held without bail. In his initial court appearance on January 12, 2026, he pleaded not guilty to the six counts of capital and attempted murder. The motive for the devastating rampage is still under investigation, but authorities believe the shootings were targeted. The community and the families of the victims are left to grapple with the immense loss and the shocking nature of the crime, as a man stands accused of systematically taking the lives of his own family members and others in their circle.
