Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children following the school shooting in which his son Colt is alleged to have killed four and injured nine.
Fox News correspondent Danamarie McNicholl reports on the latest developments in the Apalachee High School shooting case. Colt Gray, 14, is being tried as an adult for the shooting, which claimed the lives of four individuals and injured nine others.
Newly released police interrogation transcripts reveal that Colin Gray, Colt's father, had informed police of his son's struggles with bullying and harassment by classmates in 2023. Colin had sought to enroll his son in the golf team, but alleged that Colt was repeatedly ridiculed and labeled as "gay" by fellow students.
Apalachee High School Shooter's Father Charged in Connection with School Shooting
Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School, is charged as an adult with four counts of murder. Authorities claim that he had access to his father's firearms in the household prior to the shooting.
Georgia, along with 42 other states nationwide, implements laws that hold parents accountable for their children's actions. Colin Gray faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children for alleged negligence in preventing his son's access to firearms.
Apalachee High School Shooter's Father Charged in Connection with School Shooting
In addition to the involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder charges, Colin Gray is also facing eight counts of cruelty to children. He is currently being held at Barrow County Jail.
Authorities had previously visited the Gray household and identified Colt as a person of interest leading up to the shooting. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the family's involvement.
Apalachee High School Shooter's Father Charged in Connection with School Shooting
The community of Apalachee, Georgia, mourns the loss of four lives and prays for the recovery of the injured. The school district has implemented additional security measures and is providing support services to students and families.
The shooting has sparked a renewed national conversation on school violence and the need for effective measures to prevent future tragedies. Experts emphasize the importance of mental health support, bullying prevention, and responsible firearm ownership.
Colt Gray remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. The investigation into the shooting continues, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
