Jury Selected for Trial of Colin Gray, Accused Apalachee School Shooter's Dad

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A 15-person jury has been selected for the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teen accused of killing two teachers and two students in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia in 2024. Gray faces 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, related to the shooting. Investigators say Gray gave his son the assault-style rifle used in the attack and was aware of his son's deteriorating mental health and obsession with school shooters.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing trend of prosecutors holding parents responsible for their children's actions in school shootings, with the goal of deterring future incidents by making parents more accountable for securing firearms and addressing mental health issues. Gray is the first adult to be charged in a school shooting in Georgia.

The details

A 15-person jury, including 12 jurors and 3 alternates, was selected this week at the Hall County Courthouse for Colin Gray's trial, which is expected to begin on Monday. Gray's son, Colt Gray, is accused of fatally shooting two teachers and two 14-year-old students at Apalachee High School in September 2024. Another teacher and eight students were also wounded in the attack. Gray faces 29 counts, including two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, and numerous counts of second-degree cruelty to children. Prosecutors allege Gray gave his son the assault-style rifle used in the shooting and was aware of his son's deteriorating mental health and obsession with school shooters.

• Jury selection began on Monday, February 10, 2026 and concluded on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
• The trial of Colin Gray is expected to start on Monday, February 17, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge will decide on Monday whether to allow Colin Gray out on bail before the start of the trial.