Colt Gray, the 14-year-old accused of opening fire at Apalachee High School, has entered a plea of not guilty, according to recent court filings. Gray, who surrendered to school resource officers during the shooting, faces a staggering 55 charges, including malice murder and felony murder.
His father, Colin Gray, is also entangled in the legal fallout, facing 29 charges, including accusations that he knowingly allowed his son access to firearms.
More Details: The shooting has rocked the community, and while Colt Gray’s actions during the attack included surrendering to officers, his legal team is contesting the charges in court. In a recent development, Gray waived his arraignment and formally entered his not-guilty plea, a move that signals a contentious battle ahead in court.
At a preliminary hearing last week, the case against Colt’s father, Colin Gray, gained momentum. The judge ruled that there is enough probable cause to proceed with the charges. Colin is accused of allowing his son, despite his apparent interest in school shootings, to access guns at their home.
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Just The Facts:
• Colt Gray: 14 years old, charged with 55 counts, including malice murder and felony murder.
• Colin Gray: Father of Colt, facing 29 charges for allegedly enabling his son’s access to firearms.
• Testimony from GBI: Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents testified that Colt’s mother, Marcee Gray, admitted her son had a disturbing fascination with school shootings, and guns were accessible at home.
In Context: This case follows growing concerns about school violence and the role of parental responsibility in preventing such tragedies. The GBI’s findings raise questions about the influence of Colt’s home environment, particularly given his mother’s statements about his obsession with school shooters. However, the legal process ahead will determine the extent of his father’s culpability and whether these factors contributed to the tragedy.
