Photo Courtesy of Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office
A woman in Mississippi has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly fatally shooting her husband and recording the incident on Facebook Live.
According to authorities, Kadejah Michelle Brown, 28, was arrested after police found her husband, Jeremy Brown, 28, dead in their apartment in response to a domestic violence call. The incident reportedly unfolded in front of their children and was recorded on Facebook Live, although only audio of the shooting was captured.
During the altercation, Kadejah could be heard yelling, “I’ll kill your ass tonight, b*tch,” before a single gunshot was heard. Following the shooting, Kadejah and another woman were heard screaming and expressing their concern about going to jail.
At the scene, police recovered a 9mm handgun and a shell casing. While the incident is still under investigation, Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins confirmed that there was a history of domestic violence between the couple.
This tragic incident is yet another example of the power of social media to capture and share violent incidents in real time. While previous incidents have involved bystanders recording incidents of police violence, this marks a new level of disturbing behavior where someone allegedly records themselves committing a violent crime.
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The use of Facebook Live has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people using the platform to share their daily lives with friends and family. However, incidents like this highlight the potential dangers of such a powerful tool.
The fact that this incident was captured on Facebook Live also raises questions about the responsibility of social media platforms to monitor and prevent violent content from being shared. While Facebook has taken steps to limit the spread of violent content, incidents like this highlight the need for continued vigilance and action.
Kadejah is being held on a $750,000 bond.