Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting faces sentencing
Summary
Colin Gray, the father of a teenage shooter at Apalachee High School in Georgia, was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for giving his son the gun used in a 2024 school shooting. His son, Colt Gray, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing two students and two teachers.Key Facts
- The shooting happened on September 4, 2024, at Apalachee High School, near Atlanta, Georgia.
- Colin Gray gave his 16-year-old son, Colt Gray, a rifle as a Christmas gift and also bought shooting accessories.
- Colt Gray killed two 14-year-old students and two teachers in the shooting, and wounded several others.
- Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, as well as reckless conduct and cruelty to children.
- Under Georgia law, second-degree murder includes causing a child's death through child cruelty and carries 10 to 30 years in prison.
- Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to murder and other charges.
- Colt showed signs of poor mental health before the shooting and had images of a previous school shooter, Nikolas Cruz, in his room.
- Colt’s mother had asked Colin Gray to secure his guns and prevent Colt’s access before the shooting.
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