Colin Gray trial for providing weapon used in school shooting
Colin Gray, father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter on March 3, 2026, after a jury found him guilty on all charges related to providing his son with a weapon despite alleged warning signs. As of March 3, 2026: Gray faces 27 counts, including second-degree murder, for the shooting that killed two students and two teachers. Prosecutors argued Gray was criminally negligent in giving his son access to firearms, while the defense stated the rifle was a Christmas gift intended for bonding over hunting. Gray testified on February 27, 2026, that he gifted his son the rifle used in the attack as a Christmas present to bond over hunting, despite digital forensic evidence presented on February 26, 2026, indicating Gray overlooked multiple red flags, including a "school shooter shrine" in his son's bedroom.
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22 updatesColin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, has been convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The jury found Gray guilty on all charges related to providing his son with a weapon despite alleged warning signs. The verdict was reached on March 3, 2026, after closing arguments concluded.
Closing arguments have concluded in the trial of Colin Gray, who is accused of providing the weapon used in the Apalachee High School shooting. The jury is now set to begin deliberations. Prosecutors argued that Gray was criminally negligent in giving his son access to firearms despite warning signs, while the defense stated the rifle was a Christmas gift intended for bonding over hunting. Gray faces 27 counts, including second-degree murder, for the shooting that killed two students and two teachers.
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Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday afternoon in the trial of Colin Gray, who is accused of enabling his son's deadly school shooting by providing the weapon. Gray faces 29 felonies, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Colin Gray, father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, took the stand in his own defense on February 27, 2026. The defense has since rested its case. Gray faces 29 charges, including murder and involuntary manslaughter, for allegedly providing the weapon used in the mass shooting.
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Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, testified in his own defense, stating he gifted his son the rifle used in the attack as a Christmas present to bond over hunting. Prosecutors argue Gray is criminally responsible for providing his son access to the weapon despite warning signs. Gray faces 29 counts, including murder and manslaughter.
Colin Gray, the father of accused school shooter Colt Gray, testified on February 27, 2026, stating he gave his son the rifle used in the shooting as a Christmas present, hoping to bond over hunting. Prosecutors argue Gray should be held accountable for gifting the weapon despite warning signs of his son's instability. Colt Gray, 14 at the time of the September 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High School, faces 55 counts, including murder.
Colin Gray is scheduled to testify in his own defense in the trial for allegedly providing the weapon used in the Apalachee High School shooting. Prosecutors presented digital evidence, including purchase history of accessories and a knife found at the school, arguing Gray repeatedly overlooked warning signs. In an interrogation video, Gray admitted his son was sometimes allowed to keep the gun in his room.
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During the Colin Gray trial, prosecutors presented digital forensic evidence revealing that Colin Gray overlooked warning signs and purchased weapons for his son, Colt Gray, prior to the Apalachee High School shooting. Digital forensics investigator Ashley Gilleland testified that Gray purchased firearms and accessories for his son despite multiple red flags, including a "school shooter shrine" in Colt's bedroom. The new evidence was presented on the ninth day of the trial.
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On the ninth day of Colin Gray's trial, the prosecution rested its case late Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Colin Gray is expected to testify in his own defense, with reports indicating he plans to take the stand on Thursday, February 26, or Friday, February 27, 2026. Digital forensics experts presented evidence alleging Gray repeatedly overlooked warning signs and purchased firearms and accessories for his son despite multiple red flags.
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On the eighth day of Colin Gray's trial, jurors reviewed recorded interviews between Gray and investigators, with prosecutors focusing on firearm storage and alleged contradictions. Prosecutors indicated they expect to call their final two witnesses on Thursday.
On the seventh day of Colin Gray's trial, his 14-year-old daughter, Jenny, testified that there were at least three firearms in their home that were not locked up, including an assault rifle gifted by her father to her older brother, Colt Gray. She stated Colt kept the AR-15 in his bedroom and expressed concern about him having the gun.
During the Colin Gray trial, prosecutors allege he purchased an AR-15 for his son, who used it in a school shooting. The boy's mother testified that she urged Colin Gray to secure the firearms and that he was mentally and emotionally abusive towards their son. Jurors have heard recorded interviews where Gray discussed his son's deteriorating mental health and aggression.
Colin Gray's 14-year-old daughter testified that her father pressured her to lie to investigators, and jurors heard recorded interviews where an emotional Gray discussed his son Colt's deteriorating mental health and aggression before the Apalachee High School shooting.
During the sixth day of Colin Gray's trial, the teen's mother, Marcee Gray, testified that Colin Gray was mentally and emotionally abusive towards their son. Colin Gray's attorneys moved for a mistrial based on this testimony, but the judge denied the request.
During the fourth day of Colin Gray's trial, prosecutors presented evidence detailing years of warning signs, school discipline issues, child welfare investigations, and a prior FBI tip about an online threat. The first week of the trial concluded with testimony from teachers, students, law enforcement, and healthcare workers about the shooting and its impact, with prosecutors detailing the shooter's personal life and missed school days.
During the fourth day of testimony in Colin Gray's trial, prosecutors presented evidence of numerous warning signs, including the son's online threats and alleged dismissal of therapy by Gray. Digital forensics investigators also presented evidence from phones belonging to Gray and his son. On February 17, 2026, students testified about the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Prosecutors argued that Gray should be held responsible for providing the weapon despite warnings, with District Attorney Brad Smith stating, "This case is about this defendant and his actions in allowing a child that he has custody over access to a firearm and ammunition after being warned that that child was going to harm others."
Colin Gray faces 29 charges, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children, for allegedly purchasing an AR-15 for his son five months after law enforcement began investigating the son for online threats. The trial began on February 16, 2026, with prosecutors presenting evidence and questioning witnesses.
The murder trial for Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee High School shooter, has commenced with opening statements. A jury of 15, including alternates, has been selected. Prosecutors allege Gray provided his son with the assault-style rifle used in the 2024 attack.
The trial of Colin Gray was set to begin, with prosecutors arguing his provision of the rifle to his son was negligent and led to the deaths. This case is seen as potentially setting a new legal precedent in Georgia.
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Reports highlighted the similarities between Colin Gray's case and the Crumbley case in Michigan, where parents were convicted for their role in a school shooting.
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Jury selection began for Colin Gray's trial, facing 29 charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The case is notable as it could set a precedent for parental liability in school shootings in Georgia.
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Jury selection concluded for Colin Gray's trial, with opening statements expected on February 16, 2026. Prosecutors presented evidence that Colin Gray gave his son the assault-style weapon as a Christmas gift and was aware of his son's deteriorating mental health and obsession with school shooters.
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1 updateColt Gray, then 14, opened fire at Apalachee High School, killing two teachers and two students, and wounding nine others. Colin Gray was arrested the following day, charged with multiple counts including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
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2 updatesColin Gray purchased the AR-15 rifle allegedly used in the school shooting as a Christmas present for his son.
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The FBI received anonymous tips about online threats of a school shooting made by Colt Gray, who was 13 at the time. An interview with Colt and his father, Colin Gray, revealed guns were present in the home, but Colin stated his son did not have access to them. Colt denied making the threats. Authorities determined there was insufficient evidence for arrest.
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