Colin Gray

Colin Gray, a 55-year-old man, is the father of Colt Gray, who committed a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, in September 2024. The shooting resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers. Colin Gray was recently on trial, facing 29 charges related to the incident. He pleaded not guilty, but on March 3, 2026, a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, child cruelty, and other charges. The prosecution argued that Gray was criminally reckless for providing his 14-year-old son with the rifle used in the shooting, which was reportedly given as a Christmas gift. The trial included testimony about possible warning signs leading up to the shooting. The case is significant as it explores the culpability of parents in school shootings and sets a precedent for holding them accountable for their children's actions.