Teen pleads guilty to committing mass shooting at his high school
Summary
Colt Gray, a 16-year-old, pleaded guilty to all charges related to a mass shooting at his high school in Georgia that killed two teachers and two students. The judge said Gray could receive a life sentence with or without parole, and the court will decide the final sentence.Key Facts
- Colt Gray committed the shooting at Apalachee High School in September 2024 when he was 14 years old.
- The shooting killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
- Gray pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder and aggravated assault.
- There was no plea deal; both sides will present arguments for sentencing.
- The sentence range is from life with parole to life without parole.
- Gray used a rifle that his father gave him as a Christmas gift.
- Gray’s father was convicted of murder and manslaughter related to the shooting, the first parent in the U.S. convicted due to their child’s actions.
- Family members of victims shared statements about the impact of the tragedy.
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