Georgia School Shooter’s Alleged Confession Emerges as Father Faces 180 Years for Weapon Access

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting in Winder, Georgia, made his first court appearance on Friday, September 6, 2024. Gray faces four counts of felony murder for allegedly killing two students and two teachers, and injuring nine others. During the hearing, Judge Currie Mingledorff informed Gray that he could face life without parole, as he will be tried as an adult. Gray did not enter a plea and will remain in custody, with his next hearing set for December 4.In a shocking development, sources report that Colt Gray allegedly told investigators ‘I did it’ during questioning. This admission comes after it was revealed that the FBI had previously interviewed Gray in May 2023 about online threats to commit a school shooting. However, the investigation was closed after authorities were unable to substantiate the threats.Colin Gray, 54, Colt’s father, also appeared in court and faces serious charges related to the shooting. He is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children for allegedly ‘knowingly’ allowing his son to possess the weapon used in the attack. If found guilty, Colin Gray could face up to 180 years in prison.The weapon in question, an AR-15 style rifle, was reportedly given to Colt as a Christmas present by his father in December 2023. This revelation has intensified the debate surrounding gun control and parental responsibility in school shootings.The case draws parallels to the 2021 Michigan school shooting, where the parents of the shooter were charged and sentenced for criminal responsibility. As the investigation continues, the community of Winder and the nation at large grapple with the tragedy and its implications for school safety and gun legislation.

Key points

  • Colt Gray, 14, allegedly confessed to the Apalachee High School shooting, saying ‘I did it’ to investigators.
  • The FBI had previously investigated Colt Gray in May 2023 for online threats about a school shooting.
  • Colin Gray, the suspect’s father, faces up to 180 years in prison for allegedly allowing his son access to the weapon.
  • The AR-15 style rifle used in the shooting was reportedly a Christmas gift from father to son in December 2023.
  • Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in the reporting of the number of injured victims.

    Some sources state nine people were injured, while others report seven students and two teachers were injured.

    👾Initially, Judge Currie Mingledorff mentioned the possibility of the death penalty for Colt Gray, but later corrected himself, stating that as a minor, Gray would not face capital punishment.

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