Deputies watched the argument unfold in real time — on Facebook, not in person.
Kadejah Michelle Brown fatally shot her husband, Jeremy Brown, at their Columbus, Mississippi, apartment on March 25, 2023, in an incident broadcast live on Facebook. She was later sentenced to 40 years in prison.
What Happened
Lowndes County deputies responded to a domestic violence call at the Greentree Apartments shortly before 8 a.m. that Saturday and found Jeremy Brown, 28, dead of a single gunshot wound. Investigators said the couple had been arguing through the night, and that Jeremy was attempting to leave the apartment for work the following morning, apparently trying to defuse the situation, when he was shot. The confrontation had been captured on a Facebook livestream, which quickly drew national attention once the case became public. A 9mm handgun and a shell casing were recovered at the scene.
A History Between Them
Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said both Kadejah and Jeremy had a prior record of domestic violence. Brown was arrested at the scene and held on $750,000 bond before a grand jury indicted her on a murder charge in August 2023.
A Guilty Plea
In May 2024, Brown pleaded guilty to second-degree murder rather than proceed to trial. She told the court the shooting had been an accident. A judge sentenced her to 40 years, with 34 years to be served in prison and the remaining six years under supervised release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Kadejah Brown convicted?
Yes. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in May 2024 and was sentenced to 40 years, serving 34 in prison followed by six years of supervised release.
Did Kadejah Brown claim the shooting was intentional?
No. She told the court the shooting was an accident, though she pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as part of a plea agreement.
Had the couple had prior domestic violence incidents?
Yes. Authorities said both Kadejah and Jeremy Brown had a documented history of domestic violence before the shooting.