16-year-old NC girl charged in triple murder of family members; arrested in Tennessee with 28-year-old man

A 16-year-old North Carolina girl and a 28-year-old man are facing murder charges after three of the girl's family members were found shot to death inside their home, authorities announced Friday during a news conference.

Star Grant, 16, and Devon O'Neil Loving, 28, are each charged with three counts of first-degree murder and felony conspiracy to commit murder, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.

Due to the severity of the crimes, Grant is being charged as an adult.