Hearing for Alleged Apalachee High Shooter Postponed

Colt Gray's pretrial motions hearing rescheduled to April

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:18pm

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A hearing for Colt Gray, the alleged shooter in the 2024 Apalachee High School attack that left four dead, has been postponed from Wednesday to an undetermined date in April. Gray's attorney is still awaiting a medical evaluation that will guide the defense's strategy moving forward.

Why it matters

The postponement comes as Gray's father, Colin, was recently convicted on 27 counts related to the shooting, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The verdict highlights a growing trend of prosecutors holding parents criminally responsible for their children's actions.

The details

Gray was scheduled to appear in court this week for pretrial motions, but the hearing has been rescheduled to an undetermined date in April. His attorney, Aisha Broderick, told the judge they are still waiting for a medical evaluation that will help determine the defense's strategy. The evaluation was expected to be completed by the end of February.

  • In late 2025, attorneys indicated Colt Gray was negotiating a plea deal regarding his charges.
  • In September 2024, four people, including two students and two teachers, were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.

The players

Colt Gray

The alleged shooter in the 2024 Apalachee High School attack that left four dead.

Aisha Broderick

The attorney appointed to represent Colt Gray in October 2025.

Colin Gray

Colt Gray's father, who was recently convicted on 27 counts related to the shooting, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

Judge Primm

The judge presiding over the case.

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What they’re saying

“We are still waiting for a medical evaluation to be completed, a report she said will help determine what additional motions the defense files and will guide the direction of the case moving forward.”

— Aisha Broderick, Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on a new date for Colt Gray's pretrial motions hearing in April.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing trend of prosecutors holding parents criminally responsible for their children's actions, as seen in the conviction of Colt Gray's father. The postponement of the hearing also underscores the complex legal and medical issues involved in the case, which will likely continue to unfold in the coming months.