A heartbreaking situation unfolded in Vicksburg, Mississippi, after a 40-year-old man allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life, with disturbing details emerging after he reportedly went on Facebook Live and spoke about what happened.
The incident happened Friday morning, November 13, and has left the couple’s family and the surrounding community devastated.
According to reports, the man was identified as 40-year-old Cedric Garrett, while his wife was identified as 53-year-old Valtricia Garrett.
One of the most disturbing details surrounding the case involves a Facebook Live broadcast allegedly posted by Cedric before police arrived at the scene.
According to WLBT, Valtricia’s brother, Andre Moore, received a phone call from a friend who alerted him to the disturbing broadcast.
Moore said the friend told him that his sister’s husband was online claiming that he had killed her.
The news reportedly came as a devastating shock to the family, who were left trying to process what had happened.
During the broadcast, Cedric allegedly spoke about killing his wife. The video reportedly circulated across social media as news of the incident spread.
While the broadcast has drawn significant attention online, the circumstances surrounding the couple’s final moments remain under investigation.
Vicksburg Police Chief Larry Burns provided an update on the incident, explaining that officers were dispatched around 9 a.m. Friday after receiving a request for a welfare check involving individuals inside a vehicle.
The vehicle was located behind the Vicksburg Convalescent Home near Cherry Street and Shannon Street.
According to Chief Burns, officers discovered that Cedric was inside the vehicle with a firearm.
Responding officers established a perimeter and attempted to communicate with him, hoping to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution.
Burns explained that officers spent approximately 20 minutes trying to convince Cedric to put down the weapon and surrender.
In his account of the incident, Burns said officers had been speaking with Cedric and initially believed the situation might be moving toward a peaceful resolution. However, Cedric suddenly turned the firearm on himself.
He died from his injuries.
Officers subsequently confirmed that Valtricia was also dead inside the vehicle. Investigators believe Cedric shot his wife before taking his own life.
Police Reveal Previous Domestic Violence Reports
Another disturbing detail revealed by Chief Burns involves the couple’s reported history of domestic violence.
During his comments to reporters, Burns said Cedric had previously been arrested in connection with domestic violence incidents in 2017 and 2018.
The chief also revealed that another domestic violence report had been filed as recently as a couple of months before the deadly incident in 2026.
Those details have raised additional questions about the history of the relationship and what may have led to Friday’s tragedy.
Valtricia’s brother also told WLBT that, from his understanding, his sister had been trying to move forward with her life and had separated from Cedric.
Family Remembers Valtricia Garrett
As the investigation continues, Valtricia’s loved ones are left mourning a woman they say meant so much to their family and community.
Her brother, Andre Moore, described her as a loving person who was always willing to help others.
The family is facing another devastating loss after recently burying their mother approximately 30 days earlier, according to Moore.
What should have been another ordinary Friday morning has instead become a painful chapter for everyone who knew and loved Valtricia.
The Vicksburg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the deaths.
Authorities have not publicly established an official motive for the incident.
Our thoughts are with the Garrett family and everyone affected by this tragedy.
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