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Georgia High School Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Authorities Faced Communication Mix-Up

Despite a warning call from the suspect's mother, authorities were unable to prevent the attack due to a mistaken identity issue.

  • Colt Gray, 14, is accused of killing four people and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School on September 4.
  • Gray's mother called the school to warn about her son's alarming text, but a mix-up led authorities to search for the wrong student.
  • The suspect's father, Colin Gray, faces multiple charges for allegedly allowing his son access to the weapon used in the shooting.
  • Colt Gray had enrolled two weeks late and was frequently absent from school, raising concerns about his well-being.
  • Newly released emergency recordings reveal the chaos and panic during the shooting, as parents and students desperately sought safety.
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