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LIVE: Families of Apalachee school shooting victims want maximum sentence for Colt Gray
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Courtney Francisco, Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The families of those who lost their lives are seeking the most severe punishment possible.
A sentencing hearing is set to resume on Monday for a teenager who admitted guilt in a deadly school incident. The families of those who lost their lives are seeking the most severe punishment possible. The incident occurred at a local high school and resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two teachers and two students.
Several others were also hurt. Further information on the case and its developments can be found through local news outlets, including updates from the courthouse on Monday.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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