Georgia High School Shooting Leaves Four Dead

In a tragic incident at Apalachee High School in Georgia, 14-year-old Colt Gray opened fire, killing four individuals, including two teachers and two students, while injuring nine others. Authorities confirmed that Gray had previously been on the FBI's radar due to anonymous online threats related to a potential school shooting made in May 2023, which included photos of weapons. Despite being interviewed by local law enforcement, the investigation did not yield sufficient evidence to warrant further action at that time. Documentation revealed that Gray's father owned an AR-15 rifle similar to the weapon used in the shooting, and past evictions led to the removal of firearms from their home. This incident marks the 45th school shooting in the U.S. this year and raises further questions about the effectiveness of threat assessment protocols. The victims included math teacher Ricky Aspinwall, who was also a football coach, and Christina Irimie, alongside two 14-year-old students.