READ ALSO: UNITED STATES: 14-Year-Old High School Student Shot Four To Death In Georgia
The 14-year-old student of Apalachee High School, Georgia who killed two Teachers and two students, Master Colt Gray and his father Colin Gray appeared separately before the same Judge on Friday, September 6, 2024 as the legal process began in connection with the horrific school shooting in Winder, Georgia, earlier this week.
Superior Court Judge Currie M. Mingledorff presided over the proceedings for both father and son.
Colt Gray, who faces four counts of felony murder, could face life in prison if convicted, Mingledorff said. The judge said he would not be eligible for the death penalty because he is under 18 years old. The suspected shooter will be tried as an adult under Georgia law. He did not enter a plea during the brief hearing.
In court, his hands were shackled at the waist and he was wearing a green prison shirt and light-colored pants.
What will happen next: Gray is expected to face additional charges, Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith said, which will be filed after investigators speak with injured victims. His case will go before a grand jury on October 17. Mingledorff said the court has set December 4 at 8:30 a.m. ET for his preliminary hearing, subject to change.
Colin Gray, 54, is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, an arrest warrant affidavit states.
He allegedly gave his son a firearm “with knowledge he was a threat to himself and others,” according to the affidavit. If convicted on all counts, the father could face a maximum prison sentence of 180 years, the judge said.
With his voice cracking and appearing to tremble, Colin Gray answered the judge’s questions. He often rocked in his seat during the proceeding.
What the DA said: Smith said he is “not trying to send a message” in charging the suspected shooter’s father. “I’m just trying to use the tools in my arsenal to prosecute people for the crimes they commit,” he said.
The victims: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified those killed in the Apalachee High School shooting as Richard Aspinwall, 39; Cristina Irimie, 53; and Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14. Read more about how their family and friends are remembering them here.
CNN
DON’T TAKE WOMAN FOR GRANTED, WATCH THIS VIDEO, “FEAR WOMAN”.>>> https://youtu.be/GCjm2WZimQM?si=H9J7JTDTDs51LmjT
Kindly SUBSCRIBE
Leave a Reply