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Apalachee school shooting: Colt Gray had ‘no other option’ but plea deal, former prosecutor says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Tyisha Fernandes , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Gray was 14 years old when the shooting occurred and is now 16.
A former prosecutor has weighed in on the recent guilty plea entered by Colt Gray in connection with a mass shooting at Apalachee High School. The shooting resulted in the deaths of four people. According to the former prosecutor, Gray's decision to plead guilty was likely due to the unlikelihood of a jury believing a claim of insanity.
The case centered on Gray's mental state at the time of the shooting and his potential for rehabilitation. Gray was 14 years old when the shooting occurred and is now 16. Further details on the case and the guilty plea are available from local news sources.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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