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Closure nearing for victims, families in Apalachee High School mass shooting
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024, and resulted in the deaths of four people, including two teachers and two students.
A sentencing has taken place in connection with the Apalachee High School mass shooting. Colt Gray received a life sentence without parole for his role in the incident. The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024, and resulted in the deaths of four people, including two teachers and two students.
The victims included teachers Cristina Irimie and Ricky Aspinwall, as well as students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo. Colt Gray had pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder. Further details on the case and sentencing are available from Atlanta News First.
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Category: schools Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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