Jury selection commenced on Monday for Colin Gray, a Georgia resident accused of supplying a firearm to his son, who is alleged to have carried out the tragic shooting at Appalachia High School in 2024.
Gray is confronting a total of 29 charges, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child cruelty, as reported by Channel 2 Action News. He has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. More details about the case can be found here.
The jury selection process began in Barrow County on Monday morning.
Investigators allege that Colin Gray purchased an assault-style rifle and ammunition for his son, Colt Gray, in December 2023. It is claimed that the teenager used the weapon during the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder in September 2024.
Colt Gray is facing 55 charges, including murder, following the alleged shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers.
According to CrimeOnline, Colt, who was 14 years old at the time, surrendered to school resource officers after the tragic events unfolded.
The victims have been identified as:
- Cristina Irimie, 53
- Richard Aspinwall, 39
- Mason Schermerhorn, 14
- Christian Angulo, 14
Numerous other students were wounded during the incident.
Investigators later found evidence of Colt’s alleged interest in mass shootings. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) found Colin Gray’s notebook, which purportedly had “step by step plans” about a school shooting.
Prosecutors said Colin Grey had sufficient warning that his son had the potential for violence, including Colin’s alleged fascination with the 2018 Parkland High School shooting in Florida.
The defendant also reportedly knew that his son’s mental health had been declining.
Meanwhile, a status hearing for Colin Gray has been scheduled for March.
The trial continues. Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo: Colt Gray and Colin Gray/Bartow County Sheriff’s Office]
