The father of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly killed four people at a Georgia high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, AP News reports.
The boy, who is being charged as an adult with four counts of murder, reportedly used a semiautomatic assault-style rifle in the attack that killed two students and two teachers, injuring nine others at Apalachee High School. Colin Gray, 54, faces allegations related to allowing his son Colt Gray to possess a weapon, which authorities say contributed to the tragic incident.
The case highlights ongoing discussions about parental responsibility in school shootings, echoing the recent conviction of the Crumbley parents in Michigan for their role in a school shooting. Colin Gray faces legal consequences for not securing the firearm and ignoring warning signs about his son’s mental health and behavior.
In a prior incident, Colt Gray was investigated after a social media threat, but no charges were filed due to inconsistent evidence. The sheriff’s office noted that they acted on available information, but no concrete action could be taken at the time.
