The father of 14-year-old Colt Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia, has been arrested and charged in connection with the tragic incident. Colin Gray, 54, faces multiple charges, including four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. These charges stem from allegations that he knowingly allowed his son access to a weapon, which was later used in the deadly attack.
The school shooting, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of four people, including two teachers and two students, and left nine others wounded. Colt Gray has been charged with four counts of felony murder and will be tried as an adult, officials confirmed.
Both Colt and Colin Gray had been investigated in 2023 for an online threat to commit a school shooting, but no arrests were made at the time due to insufficient evidence. The father claimed that while there were hunting guns in the house, his son did not have unsupervised access to them. However, the recent incident involved an AR-style semi-automatic rifle, which investigators say Colt Gray used to carry out the attack.
This tragic event has sparked renewed concerns about gun control, parental responsibility, and the safety of students and educators.
