Georgia teen pleads guilty; Alaska case added
Colt Gray, now 16, is entering a non-negotiated guilty plea in Barrow County for the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that killed four people and wounded several others, with sentencing to be decided solely by the judge. The hearing follows delays for a mental health evaluation and a venue change from Columbia County to Barrow County. Gray’s father, Colin Gray, was convicted earlier this year on charges tied to supplying the rifle used in the attack and faces sentencing next, highlighting ongoing familial involvement. Prosecutors indicated that a minor found guilty of murder faces possible life imprisonment, and the judge will weigh mitigating and aggravating factors in determining the sentence. The attack left two students and two teachers dead and wounded additional victims, with extensive local coverage across Georgia media. Ioanesoopele Chuck Lolo's Alaska case related to an assault outside Ptarmigan Elementary was also in court, with investigators citing surveillance video and prior involvement in the case.
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“Teen pleads guilty to murder in Apalachee High School shooting”San Luis Obispo Tribune · Jul 24, 2026
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“Investigator goes through Colt Gray's notebook after he pleaded guilty to school shooting”WXIA - 11alive.com · Jul 24, 2026
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