Buncombe County Family Tragedy: Teen Daughter and Man Charged After Three Relatives Found Dead in Fairview Home

 Authorities in Buncombe County are investigating a deeply disturbing case after three members of the same family were found shot to death inside a Fairview home, leading to murder charges against a 16-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man. The incident has shocked the local community, raising urgent questions as detectives work to understand how a family tragedy escalated into a triple homicide.

Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday evening around 7:15 p.m. to a welfare check at a residence on Ashworth Drive in Fairview. Inside the home, officers discovered three deceased individuals, all suffering from gunshot wounds. Officials later identified the victims as Travis Eugene Grant, 41, Kimberly Michelle Grant, 42, and Sharon Harwood Grant, 66.

Investigators said the victims included a married couple and a family member, with Sharon Grant identified as Travis Grant’s mother. Court records also show that Travis and Kimberly had adopted the teenage suspect, Star Grant, in 2019, adding another layer of emotional complexity to an already devastating case that has left neighbors struggling to comprehend the loss.

After the discovery, authorities began searching for Star Grant, who was initially unaccounted for following the welfare check. Law enforcement later located her in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, alongside 28-year-old Devan Loving, also identified in some reports as Devon Loving. Both individuals were taken into custody as investigators continued piecing together the timeline of events.

Officials have since charged both Star Grant and Devan Loving with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony conspiracy to commit murder. Despite her age, authorities confirmed that the teenager will be charged as an adult under North Carolina law. The announcement has drawn widespread attention due to the severity of the allegations and the family relationship between the accused and victims.

Investigators say the case remains active, though they have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities are now working through extradition procedures to return both suspects from Tennessee to Buncombe County, where they are expected to face court proceedings. Detectives continue to collect evidence, review communications, and interview individuals connected to the family as they attempt to understand what led to the fatal outcome.

The tragedy has left the Fairview community in shock, as residents try to process the loss of three lives within one household. Neighbors described the area as typically quiet, making the discovery even more difficult to accept. Many expressed sadness for extended family members who are now left dealing with grief, legal proceedings, and unanswered questions about how such an event could occur inside a home shared by relatives.

As the investigation continues, officials have not released a possible motive, and details remain limited as authorities focus on building the case. Community members are now calling for patience as law enforcement works through evidence and legal steps. For those close to the family, the situation represents a heartbreaking and complex tragedy that has forever changed multiple lives within a single moment of violence.