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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
New hearings for Colt Gray, Colin Gray scheduled this summer
The Brief Colt Gray, accused of a school shooting in September 2024, has two evidentiary hearings scheduled for June 27 and July 15. Investigators found a notebook and a "shrine" at Gray's home, linking him to the shooting, and he faces 55 charges, including murder and assault. Colin Gray, Colt's father, faces 29 charges for allegedly allowing his son access to the weapon used in the shooting. BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - Colt Gray, the teen accused of opening fire inside Apalachee High School back in September 2024, has two new evidentiary hearings scheduled. What we know A hearing for the 14-year-old Gray and his father, Colin Gray, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 27. Under discussion is a timeline supplied by Apalachee High School assistant principal Deigh Martin. A second hearing for Colt Gray was scheduled for 9 a.m. on July 15. Multiple pieces of evidence will be discussed, including records from Haymon Morris Middle School. What we don't know It is not clear if either Gray will appear in court for the hearings. The backstory Colt Gray is accused of opening fire using a "black semi-automatic AR-15 style rifle" inside the high school's J hall during the second period of class on Sept. 4. Two teachers, 39-year-old Richard Aspinwall and 53-year-old Cristina Irimie, and two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, were killed. Nine others were injured. Investigators later found a notebook they say belonged to Gray that contained drawings eerily matching the events of the school shooting, as well as a checklist outlining steps the teen planned to take. They also reportedly found a "shrine of sorts" behind Gray's computer desk in his home, consisting of approximately 15 photographs and newspaper articles about past school shootings and school shooters. Gray faces 55 charges, including four counts of murder, four counts of felony murder, four counts of aggravated battery, 25 counts of aggravated assault, and 18 counts of cruelty to children in the first degree. His father, Colin Gray faces 29 charges, including second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children, after authorities say he allowed his son access to the weapon used in the September 2024 shooting. Teachers killed in Apalachee HS shooting to be added to national memorial Apalachee High shooting: Judge rules on Colin Gray venue change request Apalachee HS hosts 'Barrow Together' event thanking community for support after shooting Possible plea hearing date planned in Apalachee HS shooter Colt Gray's case Georgia school safety bill signed into law after deadly Apalachee High School shooting The Source The Barrow County Superior Court provided the details for this article along with previous FOX 5 Atlanta articles.
Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Austria School Shooting: At Least Eight Reported Dead
A shooting at a school in Austria has left at least eight people dead and several more badly injured, according to local media reports. Austrian police confirmed they and other emergency services are on the scene in Graz, including Cobra, a tactical unit. The school is BORG Dreierschützengasse. Austria's interior ministry confirmed several fatalities at the scene, the country's public broadcaster ORF said. The suspected gunman is believed to have killed himself, ORF reported. Police said in a statement: "A large-scale police operation has been underway in Dreierschützengasse since approximately 10:00 a.m. According to initial findings, shots were heard in a school. The public is urged to avoid this area and follow the instructions of the security forces on site." This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow. Related Articles Natalie Rupnow Update: Wisconsin School Shooter's Father ArrestedAlleged School Shooter Colt Gray's Appearance in Court Has Key Difference'Active Violence' Reported at Minnesota University: Everything We KnowPhoenix Ikner Updates: New Details Emerge on FSU Shooter's Childhood 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
When is trial date for father of accused shooter at Apalachee High School?
Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm this week signed an order setting Sept. 8 as the trial date for Colin Gray, the father of the 14-year-old youth charged with killing two students, two teachers and wounding nine others at Apalachee High School. The mass shooting occurred Sept. 4 at the high school in Winder, where the suspect Colt Gray was a ninth-grade student. Colin Gray, 54, gave his young son the AR-15 style rifle as a Christmas gift, according to court records. He faces a 29-count indictment that include charges of second-degree murder and reckless conduct. A trial date for Colt Gray on numerous murder and aggravated assault charges has not been set, as pretrial motions are still underway. The elder Gray remains in jail, although Primm gave him a $500,000 bond in February, but the judge stipulated that 10% of the amount must be a cash bond. Colin Gray has been granted a change of venue for the trial, a motion that was supported by the defense team led by attorney Brian Hobbs and and the prosecutors Piedmont Circuit District Attorney Brad Smith and chief assistant Patricia Brooks. In Tuesday's order, the judge told the lawyers he wanted their pre-trial motions filed by July 15. The judge also said he wanted to see a complete witness list and the jury selection questions that each side proposes for potential jurors by Aug. 15. If he has a problem with any question, he would discuss those with the lawyers. The judge has not set a date for deciding on locations for the change of venue, but has told lawyers he will make a decision, which includes moving the trial to another county or bringing jurors from another county to Barrow County. The jury would be sequestered during the trial. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith testified earlier that there are 75 deputies on the witness list from his office and that will have an impact on his office if they must leave the county for the trial. Primm has noted that the trial for Colin Gray is expected to take about three weeks, so he has to find a courthouse that will accommodate that timeframe as well as finding a courthouse with the needed technology to present evidence. This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Trial date set for father of teen accused in Apalachee High shootings
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Apalachee families weigh trial possibilities after accused shooter's latest court hearing
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Apalachee families weigh trial possibilities after accused shooter's latest court hearing The accused Apalachee High School shooter may never face a jury, and families are responding to the idea. 'I definitely think that it's difficult to decipher what we, as a community, would want,' said Layla Renee Contreras. Contreras' mother and sister were inside the school in September 2024 when gunfire erupted, killing two students and two teachers. Nine people were hospitalized. At a hearing Tuesday, attorneys discussed the idea of a non-negotiated plea deal. In that case, Colt Gray would plead guilty, and a judge would determine his sentence. 'I understand people do want to hear the trial. Also, it has been a lot,' said Contreras. She said a trial would mean reliving the trauma. Tuesday afternoon, the family of one of the Math teachers killed, Coach Ricky Aspinwall, pointed that out after the hearing. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'If he wants to plead guilty, it would just be a better route for everybody, get it behind us,' said Kevin Zinke. 'Whatever they feel is what I support,' said Contreras. Contreras has been at every school board meeting since the shooting. She's leading the push for faster security upgrades. She spoke in January when deputies said a student got a gun on campus. In February, she spoke after a student trespassing incident. This week, she signed up to speak about communication connected to fake threats that led to the lockdown last Friday. 'Friday, that event did bring up a lot of panic, more distrust in the system, as well,' said Contreras. RELATED STORIES: The Board of Education did not allow her to speak, citing a regulation that allows them to deny public participation when someone plans to speak on the same topic. They ended the meeting without discussing the latest lockdown. 'I wouldn't want to speak about it if there were improvements,' said Contreras. Before the meeting, board members said they would not make themselves available for comment. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CNN
06-05-2025
- CNN
Accused Georgia school shooter moving toward possible plea deal, attorney says
Winder, Georgia CNN — A defense attorney for Colt Gray, the teen accused of killing four people at a Georgia high school last fall, said Tuesday he may change his not-guilty plea. 'We are here for the possible scheduling to the plea. I would likely ask the court for some time, maybe in October,' defense attorney Alfonso Kraft Jr. told the judge. Tuesday's status hearing was called to discuss whether attorneys were planning to go to trial or considering a plea deal. 'We are still doing some investigatory work on our behalf and then we have a psychologist who is going to be visiting with Colt in the middle of this month,' Kraft said. Authorities say Colt has admitted to the September 4 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, that left two teachers and two students dead. Nine others were injured. Colt has been indicted on 55 felony counts, including four counts of malice murder, according to court documents, and has pleaded not guilty. He would be tried as an adult. Colt joined Tuesday's hearing virtually, wearing a black T-shirt and glasses. His dark hair was cut short. At his first appearance, Colt had long blond hair. Several family members of victims attended the hearing, including the family of 14-year-old Christian Angulo, who was in his first year of high school. Some in court wore black hoodies with Christian's picture printed on them. Because Colt was 14 at the time of the shooting, he is not eligible for the death penalty and could face up to life in prison if convicted. His father, Colin Gray, 54, has been indicted on 29 felonies including two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter and eight counts of cruelty to children. He has also pleaded not guilty. Investigators previously testified in court that Colin Gray bought the AR-15-style rifle allegedly used in the shooting for his son as a Christmas present, only seven months after law enforcement questioned the family about online threats 'to commit a school shooting.' Chief Judge Nicholas Primm signaled the suggested timing for a possible plea deal involving Colt 'works well because Colin Gray's trial is scheduled in September and (it could) avoid any publicity tainting that trial.'
