Overview

• Carly Madison Gregg, a 14-year-old from Rankin County West High School, is charged with the murder of her mother, Ashley Smylie, and the attempted murder of her stepfather.
• The incident occurred in their home in Brandon, Mississippi, where Smylie was found dead by her husband, who was then shot in the arm by Gregg.
• Gregg fled the scene but was captured by authorities shortly after. Her bond is set at $1,000,000.
• The teenager attended the same high school where her mother taught, leading to an outpouring of condolences from the community.
• The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, as the community and school mourn the loss of Smylie.