Georgia School Shooting Suspect Colt Gray Expected to Plead Guilty

Colt Gray, the teenager accused of killing four people and injuring several others in a September 4 shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School, is moving toward pleading guilty, according to his defense attorney. A plea hearing may be scheduled for October, pending the results of a psychological evaluation. Prosecutors indicated they would accept a non-negotiated plea, meaning no recommendation for a reduced sentence, and the primary issue will be whether Gray receives life without parole or the possibility of parole, as the death penalty is not an option for juveniles. Gray, who was 14 at the time, was indicted on 55 counts, including murder and aggravated assault, and is being tried as an adult. His father, Colin Gray, faces 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, for allegedly providing the weapon used in the attack. The court aims to schedule Gray’s plea after his father’s September trial to avoid prejudicing jurors.