The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a school shooting in Georgia has been arrested. Colin Gray, 54, faces serious charges including involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and child cruelty, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). His son, Colt Gray, is charged with four counts of murder and will be tried as an adult.
The tragic shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where two teachers and two students were killed, and nine others were injured. The GBI stated that the charges against Colin Gray are related to his alleged negligence in allowing his son to have access to a weapon. However, they have not yet explained how the boy obtained the gun.
Reports suggest that the weapon used might have been a holiday gift from Colin Gray. In May 2023, the FBI had investigated the boy following online threats about a school shooting, but no further action was taken at the time.
The case has drawn comparisons to another high-profile incident in Michigan, where the parents of a teenager who committed a school shooting were also charged with manslaughter for their role in the tragedy.
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