RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. – In a tragic incident in Rankin County, a 14-year-old girl is facing adult charges of murder and attempted murder for a shooting that resulted in the death of her mother and injuries to her stepfather. Carly Madison Gregg appeared in juvenile court and was certified as an adult by a judge, with an initial appearance scheduled in county court.
The investigation began after deputies responded to a call about a shooting in Brandon’s Farmington Station subdivision. Upon arrival, they found the girl’s stepfather with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He reported discovering his wife, Ashley Smylie, deceased from a gunshot wound inside the house, with the teenager armed with a pistol. The stepfather revealed that the girl shot at him, injuring him, but he managed to disarm her after a physical struggle.
Additional law enforcement officers, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol, were involved in locating and apprehending the girl without any issues nearby. The community expressed shock and disbelief at the tragic events, with a neighbor stating that it was unimaginable for a child to be involved in such a horrific incident.
Ashley Smylie, the victim, was a math teacher at Northwest Rankin High School, where her daughter, the suspect, was also a student. The school district provided support and mentioned the impact of the tragedy on the school community. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind the girl’s actions remain under investigation by authorities.
As the case unfolds, the community grapples with the aftermath of the tragedy, mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and trying to understand the events that led to such a devastating outcome. The victim’s colleagues, students, and neighbors are left searching for answers and trying to come to terms with the senseless violence that has shaken their peaceful neighborhood. The legal process will continue as the teenager faces serious charges in the adult court system.