Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
Summary
A Georgia man, Colin Gray, is being sentenced after he was found guilty of giving his son the gun used in a high school shooting that killed four people. His 16-year-old son, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the attack that happened in September 2024.Key Facts
- Colin Gray was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter connected to the deaths of two students and two teachers.
- Colin Gray’s son, Colt, pleaded guilty and received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
- Prosecutors say Colin gave Colt the rifle as a Christmas gift, along with ammunition and accessories.
- The shooting occurred at Apalachee High School, about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
- Colt Gray carried the rifle onto the school bus and used it to shoot people in classrooms and hallways.
- Family members of the victims spoke at the sentencing, urging the judge to give Colin Gray the longest possible prison term.
- The defense asked for 10 years in prison plus 10 years probation, while prosecutors requested 80 years in jail.
- Colin Gray was also found guilty of reckless conduct and cruelty to children because he allowed his son access to the gun.
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