Father Indicted in Apalachee High School Shooting

Colin Gray, the father of alleged Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, pleaded not guilty to 29 serious charges including two counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The September shooting at the Georgia high school resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to nine others. Authorities allege that Colin Gray provided his son with the firearm used in the shooting despite being aware of his deteriorating mental state and fascination with school shootings. Colt Gray, 14, has also pleaded not guilty to 55 counts as an adult, including malice murder and aggravated assault. This case marks a rare instance of a parent facing legal consequences for their child’s actions in a school shooting, highlighting issues of parental responsibility and gun access. Both Gray and his son remain in custody as legal proceedings unfold, with Colin facing a potential sentence of up to 180 years in prison if convicted.