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Judge: ‘Four lives were stolen,’ says Apalachee school shooter killed them ‘for infamy of it’
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024, resulting in the deaths of four people, including two teachers and two students.
A sentencing hearing for the Apalachee High School shooter concluded with a life prison sentence without parole. The shooter, Colt Gray, was sentenced by Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm following three days of testimony. The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024, resulting in the deaths of four people, including two teachers and two students.
Several others were injured but survived. Further details about the case and sentencing are available from local news sources, including the transcript of Judge Nicholas Primm's statement during the sentencing.
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Category: schools Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A sentencing hearing for the Apalachee High School shooter concluded with a life prison sentence without parole. The shooter, Colt Gray, was sentenced by Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas…
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