The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken action following a devastating school shooting that claimed the lives of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, GA. Colin Gray, father of the 14-year-old suspect Colt Gray, has been arrested and faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, as the GBI continues to unravel the details of this harrowing event.
The GBI, in coordination with District Attorney Brad Smith, has apprehended Colin Gray, 54, charging him with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. These charges were disclosed by a recent update on the GBI's official website, indicating that the suspect knowingly allowed his son to possess the weapon used in the shootings.
At the center of the tragedy are the victims: two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14 years old; and two teachers, Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53. Autopsies were conducted at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office following their untimely deaths. The GBI has asked for public patience as they work to ensure a thorough investigation and justice for the victims.
While these developments unfold, the GBI made it clear there is no evidence to suggest additional shooters were involved or that a list of targeted schools exists. Nonetheless, during these fraught moments, the GBI urges students and parents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Anonymous tips are encouraged and can be submitted through calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online, or by using the See Something, Send Something mobile app, according to the same GBI release.
