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Colt Gray pleads guilty in Apalachee High School shooting
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- Colt Gray, the 16-year-old accused of the Apalachee High School shooting that killed four people, officially pleaded guilty in court, acknowledging his decision was made of his own free will.
- The judge informed Gray that his sentencing could range from life with the possibility of parole to life without parole, and the hearing was adjourned until Monday for further proceedings.
- The shooting, which occurred when Gray was 14, resulted in four deaths—two teachers and two students—and multiple injuries, including three students and one teacher who survived.
- Gray faces 55 charges related to the shooting, including counts linked to the deceased, injured survivors, and others present during the incident; the plea deal is non-negotiated, with sentencing arguments to be made by both prosecution and defense.
- Family members of the victims delivered impact statements in court, expressing their grief and hopes that Gray understands the gravity of his actions.
