{"id":1804885,"date":"2026-03-03T19:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1804885"},"modified":"2026-03-03T19:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:40:22","slug":"father-of-accused-georgia-school-shooter-convicted-of-murder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1804885","title":{"rendered":"Father of accused Georgia school shooter convicted of murder"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Colin Gray, who took the stand in his own defense, said he never imagined his son would carry out a shootingImage: Abbey Cutrer\/Atlanta Journal-Constitution\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The father of a boy charged with shooting dead four people<\/a> at a high school in the US state of Georgia was found guilty of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Jurors took less than two hours to convict Colin Gray<\/a>, 55, over the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, northeast of Atlanta.<\/p>\n

He was found guilty of second-degree murder in the deaths of two 14-year-old students \u2014 Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo \u2014 and of involuntary manslaughter in the killings of teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.<\/p>\n

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Colt Gray is accused of killing four people and wounding nine others at Apalachee High SchoolImage: Erin Clark\/AP\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What happened during the trial?<\/h2>\n

During the 11-day trial, prosecutors told the court that Colin Gray armed and enabled his son Colt, who was 14 at the time, by giving him a rifle as a Christmas present despite the boy’s deteriorating mental health.<\/p>\n

“This case is about this defendant and his actions, 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,” Barrow County district attorney Brad Smith said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the FBI, sheriffs interviewed Colt Gray and his father in May 2023\u00a0\u2014 more than a year before the shooting\u00a0\u2014 after receiving anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said Colin Gray\u00a0ignored warning signs, including that his son\u00a0maintained a shrine to school shooters and\u00a0acted violently at \u200bhome.<\/p>\n

Defense attorney Brian Hobbs told the jury that Colin Gray, who pleaded not guilty, was unaware of his son’s intentions and had sought help for his\u00a0mental health challenges. He said he\u00a0was only trying to be a good father and never imagined Colt would carry out the\u00a0attack.<\/p>\n

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Colt Gray lived mainly with his father in the months leading up to the shooting Image: John Spink\/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\/abaca\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why is the case significant?<\/h2>\n

It is one of the few cases in the US where a parent has been prosecuted over the actions of their child<\/a> in a mass shooting.<\/p>\n

In 2024, the parents of a teenager who shot and killed four people at a Michigan high school three years earlier were convicted of manslaughter charges. In that unprecedented and closely watched case, Jennifer and James Crumbley were sentenced to 10 to 15 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Colin Gray is believed to be the first parent to be charged with murder over a shooting carried out by their child.<\/p>\n

What happens next?<\/h2>\n

Colin Gray will be sentenced at a later date. Second-degree murder is punishable by at least 10 but no more than 30 years in prison. He also faces up to 10 years for involuntary manslaughter.<\/p>\n

Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting and is now 16, has been charged as an adult and is yet to stand trial. He has pleaded not guilty to 55 counts.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege the teen carefully planned the attack on September 4, 2024, when he brought his semiautomatic, assault-style rifle to school in his book bag.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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The father of a boy charged with shooting dead four people<\/a> at a high school in the US state of Georgia was found guilty of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Jurors took less than two hours to convict Colin Gray<\/a>, 55, over the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, northeast of Atlanta.<\/p>\n

He was found guilty of second-degree murder in the deaths of two 14-year-old students \u2014 Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo \u2014 and of involuntary manslaughter in the killings of teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.<\/p>\n

\"Law
Colt Gray is accused of killing four people and wounding nine others at Apalachee High SchoolImage: Erin Clark\/AP\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What happened during the trial?<\/h2>\n

During the 11-day trial, prosecutors told the court that Colin Gray armed and enabled his son Colt, who was 14 at the time, by giving him a rifle as a Christmas present despite the boy’s deteriorating mental health.<\/p>\n

“This case is about this defendant and his actions, 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,” Barrow County district attorney Brad Smith said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the FBI, sheriffs interviewed Colt Gray and his father in May 2023\u00a0\u2014 more than a year before the shooting\u00a0\u2014 after receiving anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said Colin Gray\u00a0ignored warning signs, including that his son\u00a0maintained a shrine to school shooters and\u00a0acted violently at \u200bhome.<\/p>\n

Defense attorney Brian Hobbs told the jury that Colin Gray, who pleaded not guilty, was unaware of his son’s intentions and had sought help for his\u00a0mental health challenges. He said he\u00a0was only trying to be a good father and never imagined Colt would carry out the\u00a0attack.<\/p>\n

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Colt Gray lived mainly with his father in the months leading up to the shooting Image: John Spink\/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\/abaca\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why is the case significant?<\/h2>\n

It is one of the few cases in the US where a parent has been prosecuted over the actions of their child<\/a> in a mass shooting.<\/p>\n

In 2024, the parents of a teenager who shot and killed four people at a Michigan high school three years earlier were convicted of manslaughter charges. In that unprecedented and closely watched case, Jennifer and James Crumbley were sentenced to 10 to 15 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Colin Gray is believed to be the first parent to be charged with murder over a shooting carried out by their child.<\/p>\n

What happens next?<\/h2>\n

Colin Gray will be sentenced at a later date. Second-degree murder is punishable by at least 10 but no more than 30 years in prison. He also faces up to 10 years for involuntary manslaughter.<\/p>\n

Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting and is now 16, has been charged as an adult and is yet to stand trial. He has pleaded not guilty to 55 counts.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege the teen carefully planned the attack on September 4, 2024, when he brought his semiautomatic, assault-style rifle to school in his book bag.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The father of a boy charged with shooting dead four people<\/a> at a high school in the US state of Georgia was found guilty of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Jurors took less than two hours to convict Colin Gray<\/a>, 55, over the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, northeast of Atlanta.<\/p>\n

He was found guilty of second-degree murder in the deaths of two 14-year-old students \u2014 Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo \u2014 and of involuntary manslaughter in the killings of teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.<\/p>\n

During the 11-day trial, prosecutors told the court that Colin Gray armed and enabled his son Colt, who was 14 at the time, by giving him a rifle as a Christmas present despite the boy’s deteriorating mental health.<\/p>\n

“This case is about this defendant and his actions, 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,” Barrow County district attorney Brad Smith said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the FBI, sheriffs interviewed Colt Gray and his father in May 2023\u00a0\u2014 more than a year before the shooting\u00a0\u2014 after receiving anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said Colin Gray\u00a0ignored warning signs, including that his son\u00a0maintained a shrine to school shooters and\u00a0acted violently at \u200bhome.<\/p>\n

Defense attorney Brian Hobbs told the jury that Colin Gray, who pleaded not guilty, was unaware of his son’s intentions and had sought help for his\u00a0mental health challenges. He said he\u00a0was only trying to be a good father and never imagined Colt would carry out the\u00a0attack.<\/p>\n

It is one of the few cases in the US where a parent has been prosecuted over the actions of their child<\/a> in a mass shooting.<\/p>\n

In 2024, the parents of a teenager who shot and killed four people at a Michigan high school three years earlier were convicted of manslaughter charges. In that unprecedented and closely watched case, Jennifer and James Crumbley were sentenced to 10 to 15 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Colin Gray is believed to be the first parent to be charged with murder over a shooting carried out by their child.<\/p>\n

Colin Gray will be sentenced at a later date. Second-degree murder is punishable by at least 10 but no more than 30 years in prison. He also faces up to 10 years for involuntary manslaughter.<\/p>\n

Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting and is now 16, has been charged as an adult and is yet to stand trial. He has pleaded not guilty to 55 counts.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege the teen carefully planned the attack on September 4, 2024, when he brought his semiautomatic, assault-style rifle to school in his book bag.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko<\/em><\/p>\n

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