The mother of the 14-year-old who carried out a tragic shooting at a Georgia high school last week has issued a heartfelt apology to the families of the victims. In an open letter, Marcy Gray expressed deep remorse, stating that she will never be able to forgive herself for the devastating events. Despite the gravity of the situation, she emphasized that her son is not to be labeled as a monster.
Following the incident at Appalachee High School, questions have arisen regarding the preventive measures that could have been taken. Marcy Gray had reportedly contacted the school on the morning of the shooting, alerting them about an extreme emergency. However, within 30 minutes, her son, Colt Gray, tragically took the lives of two teachers and two students.
In her letter to the community, Marcy Gray extended her sincerest apologies to the affected families, acknowledging the ongoing nightmare they are all enduring. She reiterated her profound regret and expressed that she will carry the burden of what transpired indefinitely. She also defended her son, emphasizing that he is not inherently evil.
Meanwhile, an important video has surfaced, shedding light on Colt Gray's access to firearms. The footage, dated January 2023, shows Colt posing with a rifle and a deceased deer during a hunting trip with his father. Criticism has been directed at Colt's father for gifting him an AR-15-style rifle shortly after the hunting excursion. Colt's maternal grandfather condemned the purchase, stating that such a weapon should not have been given to a minor.
Recent reports from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice reveal that Colt Gray, the admitted shooter, is being kept separate from other juveniles while in custody. Efforts to obtain comments from Colt's attorney and his father's attorney are ongoing as the investigation continues.
