Trial for Apalachee Shooter’s Father Delayed

The trial for Colin Gray, father of suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, has been delayed from its original September 8, 2024, start due to defense attorneys’ scheduling conflicts and the need for more time to review extensive evidence. Judge Nicholas Primm approved the continuance after coordination with other courts failed, and a new trial date has not been set. Colin Gray faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder and child cruelty, for allegedly allowing his 14-year-old son access to the firearm used in the September 2024 shooting that killed two students and two teachers. The trial will take place in Barrow County with a jury selected from Hall County to mitigate local bias. Legal analysts highlight this case as part of a growing trend of prosecuting parents when minors access unsecured firearms. The outcome of Colt Gray’s case, which could involve a plea deal, is also expected to be delayed.