No Barrow Jurors for Apalachee Shooter’s Father Trial

The trial of Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, will not have jurors from Barrow County due to concerns over impartiality caused by community impact and widespread publicity. The judge is considering moving the trial or bringing in a jury from Walton, Jackson, Hall, or Gwinnett counties, but no final venue decision has been made. Colin Gray faces 29 charges including second-degree murder for allegedly providing the gun used in the September 2024 shooting, while his son faces 55 charges for killing four and injuring nine. This is only the second time in U.S. history that a parent has faced criminal liability for a child's mass shooting. Both Colin and Colt Gray have pleaded not guilty. Colin remains jailed on a $500,000 bond while venue decisions are pending.