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Apalachee High School shooter’s father sentenced to 15 years
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for gifting his 14-year-old son an assault rifle used in the September 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
- The son, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life without parole for the attack that killed two students and two teachers, and wounded several others; he was charged as an adult despite being 14 at the time.
- Prosecutors highlighted that Colin Gray ignored clear warning signs, including a prior threat by his son to shoot up an elementary school, and failed to seek counseling or remove guns from the home.
- Victims' families condemned Colin Gray for irresponsible gun ownership and neglectful parenting, emphasizing the devastating impact of his actions on the community.
- Defense attorneys argued for a lighter sentence, claiming Colin Gray did not intend harm, while prosecutors stressed his culpability in enabling the shooting by providing the weapon.
