Colt Gray (born January 14, 2010) is an American high school student accused of being the shooter in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.[1]

Colt Gray
BornJanuary 14, 2010
Known for2024 Apalachee High School shooting
Criminal chargesFelony Murder (4 charges, awaiting trial)
Criminal statusIn custody
Parent(s)Colin and Marcee Gray

Early Life

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Gray was born on January 14, 2010 in Georgia, United States. His parents are Colin and Marcee Gray.[2] In May 2023, police questioned him about school shooting threats made on the app Discord. He was not arrested or charged due to insufficient evidence.[3]

2024 Apalachee High School shooting

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On September 4, 2024, Gray perpetrated a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, killing 2 students and 2 teachers, and injuring 9 more.[4] His weapon was shown to be a semi-automatic AR-15 styled rifle.[5]

Gray was arrested shortly after the shooting. He is being charged with 4 counts of felony murder, as well as being tried as an adult. He was first seen in court on September 8, 2024, where he plead not guilty.[5]

On October 17, 2024, both Colt and his father, Colin, were indicted. Colt was indicted on 55 counts of charges. The charges include murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children.[6] He did not get arrested physically, and plead not guilty in his cell.[7]

References

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  1. Cann, Christopher. "Colt Gray, 14, identified as suspect in Apalachee High School shooting: What we know". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  2. News, A. B. C. "Georgia school shooting suspect's mom says son texted her that morning, saying, 'I'm sorry'". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-11-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. Quinn, Patrick (2024-09-10). "Bodycam shows Colt, Colin Gray in 2023 threat investigation". https://www.wrdw.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  4. "Victims identified in Apalachee High School shooting that killed 4, injured several others". 11Alive.com. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Georgia school shooting suspect and father appear in court for first time". Washington Post. September 8, 2024.
  6. Ford, Wayne. "Colt Gray and father indicted in deadly attack at Apalachee High School in Winder". Online Athens. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  7. Sayers, Devon M. (2024-10-22). "Accused Georgia school shooter waives arraignment, enters not guilty plea". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-28.