Father of Georgia School Shooter Granted $500,000 Bond

A Georgia judge has granted a $500,000 bond to Colin Gray, the father of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who is accused of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024, that resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students. Colin Gray faces serious charges including two counts of second-degree murder and has been accused of purchasing the AR-15-style firearm used in the shooting. During the bond hearing, family members of the victims expressed their anguish, pleading for him to remain incarcerated, while his defense argued that he posed no threat if released. Prosecutors had sought a $1 million bond, citing concerns about witness safety, particularly as Colin's family may testify against him. The case underscores Georgia's law that holds parents criminally accountable for their children's actions, a precedent seen in recent school shooting cases across the country. Both Colin and Colt Gray have pleaded not guilty to the charges they face.