MASON, Tenn. — A Byhalia, Mississippi man is dead after being shot by his ex-girlfriend in Tipton County.
According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to 90 Mason Malone Road in Mason just before 1:00 a.m. Sunday concerning a suspicious vehicle. While responding, the call was changed to shooting call.
When deputies arrived on scene, they found James Smith, Jr, 34, from Byhalia with multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies performed CPR, but, weren't able to save Smith.
During the investigation, it was determined that Smith's ex-girlfriend was at work in Memphis Saturday night where Smith arrived around 10:37 p.m., causing a disturbance and showing a gun. Memphis police was called to the scene and told Smith left the scene when a coworker intervened.
TCSO says Smith then showed up the woman's home in Tipton County, just before 1:00 a.m., armed with a gun. There was a confrontation, resulting in Smith being shot.
No charges have been filed at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information in this case, is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 901-475-3300, Central Dispatch after hours at 901-475-4300, phone in tips at 901-475-3307 or email tips to sheriff@tiptonco.com. You can also text "Tipton" to 847411.
