HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
Investigators are still trying to figure out what led to a murder-attempted suicide in Scottsboro Tuesday night.
Police said 17-year-old Tessa Groves was found dead inside the home.
19-year-old Jonathan Nicholson was found outside with a gunshot wound to his face. He was taken to the hospital where he's in intensive care.
Police are still trying to figure out a motive, but a friend said the two recently broke up and Nicholson was distraught over it.
Domestic Violence Advocate Bill Farris said to look out for the signs to discover whether a teen is taking their heartbreak to a dangerous extreme.
"Just like we tell victims of domestic violence, look for phone calls at all hours of the day and night to check on her," Farris said. "Look for behavior where he prohibits going out with friends or associating with family and this kind of thing. It's like he wants to be involved in every aspect of her life."
Farris said that some parents feel like they shouldn't get involved in their teen's relationship.
"You think that's her relationship, that's her business - but she's still a child," he said.
Farris advised that parents keep their ears and eyes open and know when to step in.
"I would take her to school and drop her off. I'd pick her up and take her home, and I would have someone stay with her until the relationship is over. Until I felt comfortable letting her be on her own. You're going to have to make tough decisions," he said.
Farris said if your child finds themselves in a relationship where there ex can't let go, you can reach counselors at (256) 716-1000.
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A domestic violence advocate talks about signs to discover whether a teen is taking their heartbreak to a dangerous extreme.
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