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LIVE: Prosecutors say Apalachee school shooter wanted to be celebrity
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Gray, now 16, pleaded guilty to the mass shooting that occurred when he was 14.
A sentencing hearing is underway for the Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray. Gray, now 16, pleaded guilty to the mass shooting that occurred when he was 14. The incident resulted in the deaths of four people, including two teachers and two students.
The hearing has entered its third day, with survivors and family members of the victims present in the courtroom. The proceedings are being streamed live, and a decision is expected regarding Gray's sentence, which may include life in prison with or without parole. Further details about the case and the ongoing hearing are available through local news sources, including live streams and updates from the courtroom.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A sentencing hearing is underway for the Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray. Gray, now 16, pleaded guilty to the mass shooting that occurred when he was 14. The incident resulted in the deaths…
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