A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: jurors weigh Colin Gray’s fate

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By JEFF MARTINMarch 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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In Winder, Georgia, jurors are deliberating the fate of Colin Gray, the father of Colt Gray, who is accused of a 2024 school shooting at Apalachee High School. The trial, held at the Barrow County Courthouse, concluded on February 27, 2026. The case centers around whether Colin Gray could have prevented the shooting, which resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers, as well as numerous injuries. Prosecutors argued that there were warning signs that the father allegedly ignored. The trial presented evidence related to a rifle and the 41 seconds of gunfire during the school attack. The District Attorney highlighted these points during the trial.

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