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Apalachee school shooting: Opening statements to start in Colin Gray trial

Colin Gray trial Colin Gray faces nearly 30 charges, including second-degree murder. Prosecutors say Gray gave the gun used in the deadly shooting by his son, Colt Gray, to kill two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School in 2024.

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — A jury has been seated in the trial for the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect. Opening statements are now expected to begin Monday morning.

All the latest developments from court, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.

Investigators say Colt Gray, then 14, shot and killed two teachers and two students at his high school on Sept. 4, 2024. Prosecutors say his father, Colin Gray, gave the teen access to a gun and ammunition, despite warning signs.

Colin Gray faces 29 counts, including two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter and numerous counts of second-degree cruelty to children.

The trial is being held in Barrow County. Colin Gray’s attorneys asked for a change of venue, saying that any jury from Barrow County would be biased due to the nature of the case.

The judge kept the trial in Barrow County, but brought in jurors from Hall County. The jurors were selected last week.

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