In coordination with District Attorney Brad Smith, the GBI has arrested Colin Gray, age 54, in connection to the Wednesday shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.
Gray is the father of the alleged school shooter. The elder Gray is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.
The alleged shooter has been charged with four counts of felony murder and was taken to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center. Additional charges are expected. Gray’s first appearance will be Friday at 8:30 a.m.
The autopsies of the four victims will be performed today at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation into the shooting at Apalachee High School is still active and ongoing.
