Melody Ann Dean Ivie, 73, was one of three people killed in a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, on May 15, 2023. Born January 27, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, to Raymond and Gwendolyn Dean, Melody was in a vehicle with her 97-year-old mother, Gwendolyn Schofield, when both were fatally shot while reportedly attempting to render aid to another victim.

The shooting began about 10:56 a.m. near Ute and North Dustin Streets. Police arrived within minutes and by 11:06 a.m. the shooter, an 18-year-old identified as Beau Wilson, had been fatally shot by law enforcement. Authorities reported roughly 150 rounds were fired across a crime scene nearly a quarter-mile long. Wilson was armed with a legally purchased AR-style rifle and two pistol-type weapons believed to have come from family members.

Officials described the attack as random; a clear motive has not been established. Melody is survived by children and grandchildren and is remembered for a life of service. If anyone knew Melody or has information about that morning, please come forward.