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Apalachee school shooter Colt Gray returns to court for sentencing
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jameson Moyer , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in September 2024 and resulted in the deaths of four people.
A sentencing hearing is underway for Colt Gray, a 16-year-old involved in a shooting at Apalachee High School. The incident occurred in September 2024 and resulted in the deaths of four people. Further details about the case and the sentencing process are available from local news sources.
The hearing is taking place in court, where a judge will determine Gray's sentence for his role in the attack.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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