Relative’s Anger Unveiled Amid Investigation into Apalachee School Shooter

A relative of the alleged Apalachee school shooter has voiced their anger as shocking new details of the incident emerge during the ongoing investigation.

At a Glance

14-year-old Colt Gray is accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
The suspect had a prior history of making online threats about a school shooting.
Four victims were identified, and nine others were injured but are expected to recover.
The suspect surrendered immediately and will be charged as an adult.

Details of the Shooting Incident

Authorities have accused Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student, of killing four individuals at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The victims include Mason Schermerhorn (14), Christian Angulo (14), Christina Irimie (53), and Richard Aspinwall (39). Nine others were injured during the tragic event but are expected to recover. This incident has stirred significant grief and outrage within the community.

Response from Suspect’s Relative

Amid this grim development, a relative of Colt Gray, his aunt Annie Polhamus Brown, has publicly expressed deep anger and distress. “I WILL NOT leave my nephew standing alone,” Brown wrote. “When Uvalde happened, I told my own children that ‘only hurt people hurt people.’ I did EVERYTHING I COULD TO FIGHT FOR MY NEPHEW!”

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Multiple family members have lashed out on social media since the shooting.

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The suspect had a known history of making online threats involving school shootings. Despite being interviewed by police in 2023, Gray was not arrested due to insufficient evidence. Authorities are working meticulously to establish a timeline of Gray’s actions leading up to the incident.

Reactions and Investigations

The shooting occurred when Gray, armed with an assault-style rifle, was refused re-entry into his algebra classroom. Teachers, equipped with a security button, promptly notified authorities, allowing two school resource officers to respond quickly. Gray surrendered without further incident and is now held at the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center. He will be charged as an adult under Georgia law, which prohibits minors from owning guns.

As the investigation progresses, it has been revealed that Gray’s father, Colin Gray, faces charges including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children. Investigators are also probing whether the gun used was a gift from his father. This case is part of a broader trend where prosecutors are holding parents responsible for their children’s actions in school shootings.

Community’s Reaction and Support

The community, shattered and grieving, organized a vigil to remember the victims and support one another. Georgia’s U.S. senators and Governor Brian Kemp expressed their condolences and condemned the violence, with Kemp stating, “This is everybody’s worst nightmare.” The incident has also sparked renewed debates on school safety and gun violence across the nation.

Authorities are still working to determine how the teen obtained the gun and brought it into the school. In the meantime, classes at Apalachee High School have been canceled, and a memorial has been set up. The case highlights significant challenges law enforcement faces in determining when troubling behavior becomes criminal.