In a recent court hearing, prosecutors revealed disturbing details about the father of a teenager accused of a deadly high school shooting in Georgia. The father, Colin Gray, was reportedly aware of his son's obsession with school shooters and had even allowed his son to have a shrine dedicated to the gunman involved in the 2018 Parkland, Florida massacre.
Investigators testified that Colin Gray had gifted his son, Colt, the assault-style weapon used in the shooting as a Christmas present. They also stated that Colin was aware of his son's deteriorating mental health leading up to the tragic incident at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.
Colt Gray, just 14 years old, faces four counts of murder for allegedly using the gun to kill two fellow students and two teachers. Due to his age, the maximum penalty he could receive is life without parole.
During the court hearing, it was revealed that Colt had a notebook at the school with chilling details, including plans for the number of people he intended to harm. Family members, including Colt's mother, expressed concerns about his growing fascination with guns and school shooters.
Colin Gray has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder for providing the firearm to his son, knowing that he posed a threat to himself and others. The case will now move to Superior Court after the judge ruled that prosecutors had met the standard to continue their case against the father.
This incident comes in the wake of heightened awareness around school shootings and gun safety. The case has reignited debates about safe storage laws for firearms and the importance of addressing mental health issues in young individuals.
Despite Colt Gray denying any threats of carrying out a school shooting in previous interviews, the tragic events have underscored the need for vigilance and proactive measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
