Father of Georgia Shooting Suspect Arrested, Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, 2nd Degree Murder
SUMMARY
The father of a 14-year-old involved in the Apalachee High School shooting was arrested Thursday, facing multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder. Colin Gray, 54, allegedly gifted his son an AR-15 rifle in December 2023, which authorities believe played a role in the tragic attack. Gray faces “four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children” for allowing his son to possess the weapon. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) emphasized the importance of vigilance, urging communities to report any suspicious behavior among students.The 14-year-old suspect is charged with four counts of felony murder following the attack, which left nine people injured. Sheriff Jud Smith confirmed that all victims are expected to recover. A school resource officer successfully stopped the attacker during the incident.
