Suspected Shooter Colt Gray and Father Make First Court Appearance [WATCH]

In a harrowing day at Barrow County Superior Court, 14-year-old Colt Gray faced a judge for the first time after being charged with the murders of four individuals at Apalachee High School in Georgia.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) reported that Gray has been “charged with 4 counts of felony murder in connection to the shooting,” as reported by Fox News.

Despite the serious charges, Gray will not face the death penalty due to his age, as clarified by Judge Currie Mingledorff II.

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During the hearing, Mingledorff initially explained the maximum penalties for felony murder, which could have included the death penalty. However, he promptly corrected himself, stating that Gray, being a minor, is ineligible for such a punishment.

Instead, Gray may face life in prison, with or without parole, depending on the court’s final ruling. No bond has been requested, and Gray has yet to enter a plea.

In an unexpected twist, Gray’s attorney informed the court that new developments required alternate counsel for the defendant, and the process to appoint new representation was already in motion.

Colt Gray’s case is set for a preliminary hearing on December 4, where more details are likely to emerge.

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Not long after Gray’s appearance, his father, Colin Gray, found himself before the same judge. Colin faces a litany of charges, including two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of cruelty to children.

The GBI connected him to the shooting, stating he had purchased the AR-15-style rifle used in the massacre as a Christmas gift for his son, as reported by the New York Post.

Judge Mingledorff laid out the grim reality for the elder Gray, who could face a maximum sentence of 180 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

Colin Gray’s involvement stemmed directly from his son’s use of the weapon, making him partially accountable for the tragedy, according to law enforcement.

The courtroom also saw the grief-stricken families of the victims, with some clutching soft toys, clearly devastated by the events. Colt Gray’s alleged shooting spree took the lives of two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and two teachers, Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie.

Though the motive behind this horrific act remains unclear, authorities are continuing their investigation and examining potential warning signs from prior incidents.