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‘You failed as a parent’ | Colin Gray sentenced to 15 years in prison in Georgia school shooting
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Tim Darnell, Chelsea Beimfohr, Associated Press , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Gray was convicted on multiple charges related to the 2024 Apalachee High School mass shooting, including murder and cruelty to children.
Sentencing hearings for Colin Gray are set to take place over two days, starting on a Thursday in late July 2026. Gray was convicted on multiple charges related to the 2024 Apalachee High School mass shooting, including murder and cruelty to children. His son, Colt Gray, was recently sentenced to life in prison without parole for the shooting, which resulted in four deaths and nine injuries.
Colin Gray faces a maximum of 180 years in prison. The hearings mark a significant development in a case that has had a profound impact on the community. Further details on the case and sentencing hearings are available from Atlanta News First.
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Category: schools Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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