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Apalachee school shooting: Date, venue set for Colt Gray’s murder trial
By Alex Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
New court documents are sharing more details on when and where accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray will head to trial.Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm ordered on Wednesday that Colt Gray’s trial will be held in Columbia County, which is located near Augusta.Jury selec...
Key takeaway Colt Gray, then 14, is accused of opening fire inside Apalachee High School, killing four people: students Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn and teachers Ricky Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The decision to hold Colt Gray's trial in Columbia County, rather than Barrow County where the shooting occurred, may impact the makeup of the jury and potentially the trial's outcome. By using jurors from Columbia County, the court may be attempting to reduce the influence of strong community emotions and connections to the case that could be present in Barrow County. This change of venue could also lead to a jury with a different demographic profile, which may affect how the evidence is received and interpreted. As the trial approaches, the community will be watching to see how the prosecution and defense navigate the complexities of the case, including the 55 charges against Colt Gray. The fact that his father, Colin Gray, was found guilty on 27 charges earlier this year may also have implications for Colt Gray's defense strategy and the overall outcome of the trial.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? New court documents are sharing more details on when and where accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray will head to trial.Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm ordered on Wednesday that Colt Gray’s trial will be held in Columbia County, which is located near Augusta.Jury selec...
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