Authorities in Spalding County, Georgia are investigating an alleged murder and attempted suicide that occurred outside their county courthouse. Sheriff Darrell Dix released a statement via Facebook about the events of that day: This is Sheriff Dix,

A rumor going around that the woman requested police protection during the hearing prompted Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix to post a long explanation to social media. In the post, Dix referred to the victim as Mrs. Mallory and the suspect as Mr. Mallory.

Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix has issued a statement addressing alleged misinformation surrounding the tragic death of Mrs. Mallory, who was reportedly shot and killed by her husband outside the Spalding County Courthouse last Friday.

Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix has released a statement refuting claims that a mother who was shot and killed by her husband following a court hearing was denied an escort