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School Shooting: Father and Son Facing Charges

Winder, Georgia, USAFriday, October 18, 2024

On Thursday, a grand jury in Winder, Georgia, indicted a father and son on murder charges. The son, a 14-year-old named Colt Gray, was charged with 55 counts, including murder and assault. His father, Colin Gray, faced 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The charges stem from a shooting at Apalachee High School that left four people dead and several others injured. Colt Gray is said to have brought the gun onto the school bus in September, hidden in his backpack.

He allegedly left a notebook with detailed plans, including a diagram of the classroom. Investigators noted signs of Colt's troubled mental state, with his father reportedly buying him ammunition and accessories despite concerns from his mother. The case highlights the issue of parental responsibility in school shootings.

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