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Winder Today
By the People, for the People
Trial begins for father of alleged Winder, Ga., school shooter
Colin Gray faces charges related to the 2024 attack that left 4 dead at Apalachee High School.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The murder trial of Colin Gray, the father of Colt Gray, the then-14-year-old charged with killing two teachers and two students and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia in 2024, has begun. Colin Gray is accused of buying the assault rifle his son allegedly used in the attack.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing debate around parental responsibility and liability in mass shootings, as well as the challenges of preventing such tragedies when warning signs may have been present but not properly addressed.
The details
Police allege that they spoke with Colin Gray a year before the shooting about a social media post made by his son Colt threatening a school shooting. After that discussion, Colin Gray allegedly bought Colt an AR-15-style rifle for Christmas, which Colt is accused of using in the attack. Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty to 30 charges associated with the shooting, including two counts each of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
- The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024.
- The trial of Colin Gray began on February 16, 2026.
The players
Colt Gray
The then-14-year-old charged with the murder of two teachers and two students and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia in 2024.
Colin Gray
The father of Colt Gray, who is on trial for charges related to the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
Richard Aspinwall
One of the two teachers killed in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
Cristina Irmie
One of the two teachers killed in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
Christian Angulo
One of the two students killed in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
Mason Schermerhorn
One of the two students killed in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Colin Gray out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing debate around parental responsibility and liability in mass shootings, as well as the challenges of preventing such tragedies when warning signs may have been present but not properly addressed.
