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LIVE: Testimony resumes in Apalachee school shooter’s sentencing hearing
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 16-year-old, Colt Gray, has pleaded guilty to all charges related to the incident.
A sentencing hearing is underway for a teenager involved in a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. The 16-year-old, Colt Gray, has pleaded guilty to all charges related to the incident. The shooting resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students.
Gray's charges include malice murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children. Further details about the case and the sentencing hearing are available from Atlanta News First, including previous coverage of the incident and the guilty plea. Testimony in the hearing is set to resume, but additional information about the proceedings has not been provided.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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