A Mother’s Love Silenced: Tragedy Strikes in Panama City Beach
In a heartbreaking incident on February 22, 2025, Georgeann Park Garner, a 48-year-old single mother of two, was fatally shot during a road rage confrontation in Panama City, Florida. She was celebrating her birthday with her 19-year-old daughter, Marileigh Lewis, when the altercation occurred. The dispute escalated when 23-year-old Jubal Simmons allegedly opened fire, striking both women. Garner succumbed to her injuries shortly after, while Lewis remains in critical condition, fighting for her life
The tragic event unfolded when Simmons and his accomplice, 21-year-old Ivybella Encino, became enraged over a traffic dispute with Garner and Lewis. The situation escalated into a brief physical altercation before both parties separated and returned to their vehicles. Simmons then allegedly shot the mother and daughter 11 times, hitting both women in the chest and an uninvolved vehicle
Authorities responded swiftly, apprehending Encino after she rammed a police patrol unit while fleeing the scene. She faces charges including accessory to murder, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and aggravated fleeing/eluding law enforcement. Simmons was captured nearby and charged with murder, three counts of attempted murder, and other offenses
The community has rallied in support of Lewis’s recovery, with a GoFundMe campaign established to assist with medical expenses and funeral costs. Describing Garner as a vibrant soul with a radiant smile, the campaign highlights the profound loss felt by her family and friends
This senseless act of violence underscores the urgent need for conflict resolution and the devastating consequences of unchecked anger. As the legal process unfolds, the community remains united in grief and support for the victims.
