Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Police Department held a press conference in order to identify the persons involved in an apparent murder-suicide which took place today, Friday, Nov. 13.
Chief Larry Burns said the investigation was an ongoing involving a domestic related incident which resulted in the loss of two lives.
According to Burns, at around 9 a.m. officers responded to the area behind the Vicksburg Convalescent Home in reference to a welfare check involving individuals inside of a vehicle.
Burns said a gentleman inside the vehicle, identified as Cedric Garrett, 40, of Vicksburg, was in possession of a firearm.
Officers established a perimeter and secured the area in order to begin efforts to communicate with Garrett in an effort to resolve the situation peacefully.
However, according to Burns, Garrett then turned the firearm on himself which resulted in his death.
After officers were able to inspect the vehicle, a female victim identified as Val-Tricia Garrett, 53, of Vicksburg, was found deceased in the passenger side of the automobile.
Chief Burns confirmed the two were married.
Earlier in the morning, a Facebook Live video began circulating on social media. The video, filmed from Cedric Garrett’s account, depicted him admitting to killing his wife. He also said that he would kill himself before he went to jail.
Included in the video were clips revealing the unmoving legs of the victim in the front passenger side of the vehicle. Garrett said he had messed up and apologized several times in the video.
There were points in the film which Garrett said he had previously reached out for help.
Burns said he on behalf of the department extends his deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased individuals.
VPD said more information would be available as the investigation was conducted.
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