Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of charges stemming from his role in the events that preceded the 2024 school shooting. Prosecutors argued that Gray's criminal negligence contributed to the tragedy, citing that he provided his son with the firearm that was later used in the attack despite warning signs about his behavior.
The case has drawn national attention as it is among the most prominent instances in which a parent has been held criminally accountable for actions connected to a mass school shooting carried out by a child. According to court proceedings, Gray admitted responsibility for his conduct and was sentenced after prosecutors argued that he ignored numerous warning signs regarding his son's mental state while allowing him access to the firearm used in the shooting.
