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News in English (USA) / 31.07.2026 / 05:00

Father of Georgia School Shooter Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

In a landmark case, Colin Gray, the father of the teenage shooter involved in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing his son with the firearm used in the tragic incident. The sentencing highlights the legal responsibility parents hold in cases of school violence. Separately, the teenage shooter, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to charges related to the shooting that left four individuals dead. During the sentencing, remarks were made about the failures in parental guidance, with the judge emphasizing the heavy burden of accountability placed on Gray as a parent.
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