Kadejah Michelle Brown, a 28-year-old woman from Lowndes County, Mississippi, was charged over the killing of her husband during an argument that was being streamed live on Facebook. Brown reportedly shot Jeremy while he was trying to leave their apartment in an attempt to diffuse their verbal altercation.Kadejah Michelle Brown, 28, of Columbus, and her husband, Jerry Brown, were captured fighting in the chilling video.
Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told WCBI that the couple had been arguing most of the night and that Jerry was trying to leave the apartment to defuse the situation.Kadejah repeatedly asks him as he prepares to leave.
Don’t touch me! Tell your daughter to keep her hands off me,” he says while holding a phone up to his ear while another woman, apparently Kadejah’s mother, is heard in the same room.You’re supposed to be here!” Kadejah says as she berates him for not helping with their kids.A child also is heard crying amid the chaos.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the apartment at 500 Green Tree Drive about 7:40 a.m. Saturday and arrested Kadejah, who has been charged with murder, police said.It appeared that Brown and the victim were involved in an argument that turned physical.
This incident was captured on audio / video on Facebook live,” the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office said The husband died of a single gunshot wound and a 9mm pistol was recovered at the scene, according to police.
There was a history of domestic violence between BROWN and the victim,” Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said. “This was a tragic and senseless murder and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the victim. Fortunately, Brown is in custody and we look forward to the criminal justice system holding her accountable.”
Sheriff Hawkins said that Kadejah and Jeremy were involved in a verbal argument that eventually turned physical in nature.
The investigation was ongoing, authorities said Saturday.
Law&Crime could not immediately reach the sheriff’s office for more information regarding the incident, including motive, the prior domestic violence incidents, and Brown’s specific relationship to the man Brown is in custody at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center, Hawkins said. Bond has not yet been set.
“There was a history of domestic violence between Brown and the victim,” Hawkins said. “This was a tragic and senseless murder, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the victim.”