Georgia Police Release Bodycam Footage of Interview with Apalachee High School Shooter's Father

In a significant development in the aftermath of the Apalachee High School shooting, authorities in Georgia have unveiled the bodycam footage of an interview conducted in May 2023 with Colin Gray, the father of the alleged shooter, Colt Gray. The release of this footage comes in the wake of serious legal proceedings against both father and son.

Colin Gray's Legal Struggles

Colin Gray, aged 54, has found himself at the center of a legal storm, facing 29 counts, including two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Notably, Gray did not attend court as his attorneys entered a guilty plea on his behalf and waived the formal arraignment. The gravity of the situation deepens as he is caught in the shadows of his son, 14-year-old Colt Gray, who stands accused of a horrific massacre at the Georgia high school on September 4, resulting in four fatalities and nine injuries. Despite the weight of the allegations, Colt Gray has also pleaded not guilty.

A Barrow County grand jury took decisive action in October, indicting Colt Gray on an extensive list of charges amounting to 55 counts as an adult. This comprehensive indictment includes murder in the deaths of four individuals and 25 counts of aggravated assault at the high school. The far-reaching implications of this legal action extend not only to Colt Gray but also to his father, as both men face multiple counts of cruelty to children.

The Alleged Firearm Purchase

Further complicating matters, Colin Gray has been arrested and charged with allegedly purchasing the firearm used in the tragic shooting and gifting it to his son for Christmas. This shocking revelation raises profound questions about parental responsibility and the consequences of such actions.

The incident, which occurred at Apalachee High School, claimed the lives of two educators, Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, along with students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14 years old. In addition to the fatalities, another teacher and eight more students suffered injuries, with seven of them being hit by gunfire.