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Apalachee school shooter made jail calls with his mom about Sandy Hook, Aurora Theater shootings
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A Barrow County judge, Nicholas Primm, has been hearing testimony and reviewing evidence.
A sentencing decision is pending for Colt Gray, who pleaded guilty to 55 counts related to the Apalachee High School shooting. The incident resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two teachers and two students, and injured several others. A Barrow County judge, Nicholas Primm, has been hearing testimony and reviewing evidence.
Recently, jail calls between Gray and his mother were presented as part of the proceedings. Further details about the case and the sentencing decision can be found through local news sources, including WSB-TV.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A sentencing decision is pending for Colt Gray, who pleaded guilty to 55 counts related to the Apalachee High School shooting. The incident resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two…
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