Protection Order Violated

"TIPTONVILLE, TN — An estranged northwest Tennessee couple died in a shooting that came after an order of protection was issued against the man.

"Tiptonville Police Chief Norman Rhodes [said] 44-year-old Melody Mathina was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon as she pulled her car into an apartment complex.

"Rhodes said 48-year-old Scott J. Mathina apparently walked up to his wife's car and stuck a pistol inside, firing at close range. Melody Mathina was shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Witnesses told police Scott Mathina then walked into the street and fired one pistol shot into his head. He was taken to a Dyersburg hospital and later airlifted to Regional Medical Center in Memphis, where he died a few hours later.

"A protection order was issued against Scott Mathina on July 24."

From The Chattanooga Times Free Press...