Colin Gray, the father of the accused Georgia school shooter, has been charged in connection with the school shooting.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday evening that the father of Colt Gray, the teen suspected of fatally shooting four people and wounding several others at a Georgia high school Wednesday, is under arrest.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Press Release
UPDATE #3 – September 5, 2024:
A few notes from our 8 p.m. news conference today:
Colin Gray was arrested on multiple charges earlier today. He knowingly allowed his son, Colt, to have the weapon.
This is a very difficult time for students and parents, and many are afraid. You’ve likely seen reports of other students making threats today at various schools around the state. In each of these incidents, police took charges and made arrests, as we take each matter seriously.
This is a time for us a state to come together & remain vigilant. Students must be supported and encouraged to contact a member of school faculty with all concerns of suspicious activity.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
UPDATE #2 – September 5, 2024:
In coordination with District Attorney Brad Smith, the GBI has arrested Colin Gray, age 54, in connection to the shooting at Apalachee High School. Colin is Colt Gray’s father.
He is charged with the following:
– 4 counts of Involuntary Manslaughter
– 2 counts of Second Degree Murder
– 8 counts of Cruelty to Children
We will be holding a news conference at 8:00 p.m. to discuss this new development.
UPDATE – September 5, 2024:
Gray has been charged with four counts of felony murder in connection to the shooting at Apalachee High School yesterday. He was taken to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center. Additional charges are expected. Gray’s first appearance will be tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.
The autopsies of the four victims will be performed today at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office.
The investigation into the shooting at Apalachee High School is still active and ongoing. This is day 2 of a very complex investigation, and the integrity of the case is paramount. We ask for the public’s patience as we work to ensure a successful prosecution and justice for the victims.
ORIGINAL POST:
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
The GBI has responded to a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. We have agents assisting local, state, and federal law enforcement with the ongoing investigation. One suspect is in custody. We urge anyone near the area to stay clear while authorities investigate.
More information will follow.