Georgia arrests father of teen suspected in school shooting
State Officials arrests father of teen suspected in school shooting in Georgia
06 - Sep - 2024Global
The GBI confirmed that Colt Gray, the 14-year-old accused shooter, has been charged with multiple counts of felony murder. He will be tried as an adult, and his arraignment is scheduled for Friday. Investigators revealed that the weapon used in the incident was a semiautomatic rifle, though it remains unclear how Colt obtained it.
The GBI confirmed that Colt Gray, the 14-year-old accused shooter, has been charged with multiple counts of felony murder. He will be tried as an adult, and his arraignment is scheduled for Friday. Investigators revealed that the weapon used in the incident was a semiautomatic rifle, though it remains unclear how Colt obtained it.
The shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, a town located northeast of Atlanta. Two students, aged 14, and two teachers were killed, and additional victims, including students and staff, were injured. Some of the injured have since been released from the hospital, with local officials confirming that all are expected to recover.
The shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, a town located northeast of Atlanta. Two students, aged 14, and two teachers were killed, and additional victims, including students and staff, were injured. Some of the injured have since been released from the hospital, with local officials confirming that all are expected to recover.
In this case, it was revealed that the Grays had previously been investigated by authorities regarding online threats made by their son on social media, but no action was taken at the time. The father had claimed that his firearms were securely stored and inaccessible to his son, but this week's events have raised new questions about that claim.
School shootings have become a grim reality in the United States, sparking heated debates about gun laws and the responsibilities of gun-owning parents. The investigation into the Apalachee High School shooting is ongoing as officials continue to gather information on what motivated the attack and how the shooter gained access to the weapon.