Georgia (WDNews) — The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School has been arrested on several serious charges. Colin Gray, 54, faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Gray’s son, Colt Gray, is accused of fatally shooting four people and injuring others during the Wednesday attack. The victims include two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and two teachers, Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.
Investigators revealed that Colt had made threats of a school shooting in May 2023, when he was just 13. Despite the warning signs, Colin Gray allegedly allowed his son access to firearms. According to CNN, he even admitted to purchasing the AR-15-style rifle, used in the attack, as a Christmas gift for his son.
At a press conference, GBI Director Chris Hosey stated that Colin Gray “knowingly allowed” his son to possess the weapon, leading to the tragic outcome.
This incident has left the community in shock as they grapple with the loss and questions about gun access and accountability in the household.
