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Accused Apalachee High School shooter set to enter new plea

Accused Apalachee High School shooter set to enter new plea

Summary

Colt Gray, the teenager accused of killing four people and injuring nine others in a 2024 school shooting in Georgia, will appear in court to possibly change his plea from "not guilty" to guilty without a deal. Gray faces many charges, including murder, and could get up to 180 years in prison.

Key Facts

  • Colt Gray is charged with 55 counts, including malice murder and aggravated assault.
  • He might enter a "non-negotiated" guilty plea, admitting guilt without a plea deal.
  • The trial was moved to Columbia County because of extensive news coverage in the original county.
  • Gray's father, Colin Gray, was convicted of giving him the gun used in the shooting.
  • Four people died in the shooting, including two students and two teachers.
  • Nine others were injured during the attack.
  • Colt Gray was 14 years old at the time of the shooting in September 2024.
  • Investigators found writings from Gray about his plans to attack the school.
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