Father of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Granted $500,000 Bond

Colin Gray faces murder and manslaughter charges for his alleged role in providing the weapon used by his son in a deadly high school shooting.

Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, was granted a $500,000 bond after five months in jail.
Colin Gray faces 29 charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, for allegedly giving his son the AR-15-style rifle used in the attack.
The September 2024 school shooting resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students, with several others injured; Colt Gray faces 55 charges and is being tried as an adult.
Relatives of the victims delivered emotional impact statements in court, opposing Colin Gray's release and holding him accountable for his son's actions.
The case marks a rare instance of a parent being charged in connection with a school shooting, with prosecutors citing his negligence and failure to address his son's mental health issues.