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Melody Ivie

Case from Farmington, NM dated May 15, 2023

Victim Details

Melody Ivie

Female

White / Caucasian

Farmington

NM

2023-05-15

73

Melody

Ivie

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/26/2026

Case Description

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Melody Ann Dean Ivie, age 73, tragically lost her life on May 15, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico, during a shocking mass shooting incident. Melody, born on January 27, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, to Raymond and Gwendolyn Dean, was one of three victims killed in the senseless act of violence that shook the community.

The shooting occurred on a Monday morning when an 18-year-old gunman, later identified as Beau Wilson, opened fire in a Farmington neighborhood. Melody was in a vehicle wi ...
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  • CNN: 98-year-old woman and her daughter among 3 victims killed by New Mexico student who fired randomly, hitting cars and homes | CNN
  • Durango Herald: Update: Suspect, three others killed in Farmington shooting; two officers injured
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    It's so incredibly sad to think about the moments leading up to the shooting, especially considering... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the selflessness and bravery of Melody Ann Dean Ivie and her mother, Gwe... ...Read More
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