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Testimony Continues in Trial of Apalachee High School Shooter's Father
The father of the accused shooter faces charges for allegedly giving his son access to the gun used in the 2024 tragedy.
Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:07am
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More testimony is expected Thursday in the ongoing trial of Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter. Gray faces numerous charges for allegedly giving his son access to the gun used in the 2024 school shooting. Jurors heard from former school administrators and law enforcement who responded to the scene, as well as a former student who hid in the bathroom during the attack.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing debate around gun control and the responsibility of gun owners, especially when firearms are accessed by minors and used in acts of violence. The trial also sheds light on school safety protocols and the trauma experienced by students and staff during such tragic events.
The details
According to testimony, a teacher at Apalachee High reported concerns to the assistant principal that the shooter, Colt Gray, may have been carrying a gun in his backpack on the day of the shooting. However, the assistant principal did not ask for a description of the student. When law enforcement responded, they were able to recover multiple full magazines for the AR-15 rifle used in the attack from the shooter's pockets. Firearm examiner Sarah Van Holm testified that the ammunition was designed to expand upon impact.
- The shooting occurred in 2024 at Apalachee High School.
- The trial of the shooter's father, Colin Gray, is currently ongoing.
The players
Colin Gray
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, who faces charges for allegedly giving his son access to the gun used in the 2024 tragedy.
Colt Gray
The accused shooter who opened fire at Apalachee High School in 2024, killing multiple people.
Deigh Martin
The former assistant principal at Apalachee High School who testified about a teacher's concerns regarding the shooter potentially carrying a gun on the day of the attack.
Brandon King
A Barrow County Deputy who responded to the school shooting and encountered the suspect.
Donovan Boyd
A Barrow County Deputy who handcuffed the suspect after the shooting.
What they’re saying
“I said show me your f--- hands”
— Brandon King, Barrow County Deputy
“I was able to take multiple full magazines for the AR15 out of his pockets”
— Donovan Boyd, Barrow County Deputy
“They are designed to expand upon impact”
— Sarah Van Holm, Firearm Examiner
“I had run back to my classroom and per the rules, the teacher couldn't let me in, so she had told me to go hide in the bathroom, and that's what I did”
— Zane Zeini, Former Student
What’s next
The trial of Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, is ongoing and more testimony is expected on Thursday.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing debate around gun control and the responsibility of gun owners, especially when firearms are accessed by minors and used in acts of violence. The trial also sheds light on the trauma experienced by students and staff during such tragic school shootings and the importance of robust school safety protocols.
