Teen pleads guilty to all 55 counts in deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School

Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News · July 24, 2026 · 8 min read

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Colt Gray, the now-16-year-old accused of killing four people and injuring nine others in 2024’s deadly Apalachee High School shooting, pleaded guilty in Barrow County court on Friday morning. Colt previously pleaded not guilty, but Friday’s hearing was listed ...

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The upcoming court appearance of Colt Gray, the accused Apalachee High School shooter, brings a sense of closure to the Barrow County community still reeling from the 2024 tragedy. As the case nears a resolution, attention will also focus on the sentencing of Colin Gray, Colt's father, who was convicted of charges related to allowing his son access to firearms despite knowledge of his unstable mental condition. The fact that Colin Gray's sentencing hearing is scheduled for later this month in Barrow County means that the community will soon face a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of the shooting. The local school system will likely be watching the outcome of these proceedings closely, as it continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragedy and work to prevent similar incidents in the future. The impact of the shooting has been felt across the Atlanta area, and the resolution of these cases will be a significant step towards healing for the families and community affected.

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Category: schools · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News · Reading time: 8 min

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Teen pleads guilty to all 55 counts in deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School

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