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Colin Gray Sentencing Set for July 28–29 in Apalachee High School Case

The rare prosecution tests whether parents can face prison for enabling a child's access to a gun used in a school shooting.

Overview

  • A judge scheduled Colin Gray’s sentencing for July 28–29 at the Barrow County Courthouse, and he faces up to 180 years in prison.
  • Jurors in March 2026 convicted Gray on 27 felony counts, including second-degree murder.
  • Prosecutors said he gave his son an AR-15-style rifle and ammunition as a gift despite escalating warnings about the boy’s mental health.
  • The case stems from the Sept. 4, 2024 attack at Apalachee High School that killed two students and two teachers and wounded others.
  • The teenager, Colt Gray, remains charged with 55 counts, has pleaded not guilty, and has a status hearing set for May 28 at the same courthouse.