ICYMI **In a tragic incident at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children after his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, was accused of fatally shooting two teachers and two students.**
Prosecutors allege that Colin’s failure to prevent his son from accessing a firearm contributed to the devastating attack. Colt Gray is charged as an adult under Georgia law and set to face four counts of murder.
Investigators are looking into whether Colin purchased the AR-style weapon used in the attack as a gift for his son, marking one of the most severe charges against a parent in such an incident.
This is not the first time concerns were raised about Colt. In May 2023, the FBI alerted local police to online threats he made about a school shooting, which were tied to a Discord account associated with Colt.
Despite a police visit, Colin Gray assured officers that his son did not have unsupervised access to firearms. However, the ongoing investigation suggests a different story, with officials uncovering troubling signs of instability in Colt’s life, including family turmoil and bullying.
The case echoes the earlier Michigan school shooting, where the parents of the shooter were also held criminally liable for their role in providing their son access to a firearm. This situation underscores the increasing accountability placed on parents when their children are involved in such acts.
The tragedy also highlights the need for greater vigilance and proactive intervention when warning signs occur. As we process these heartbreaking events, they serve as a sobering reminder of the responsibilities we all share in preventing future tragedies.