Murder trial starts for Colin Gray, father of shooting suspect

Colin Gray, a father accused of gifting his son an AR-15-style rifle, is on trial for murder and manslaughter after his son, Colt Gray, allegedly used it in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4, 2024, killing two students and two teachers. Prosecutors claim Gray failed to seek psychological help for his son, who had an obsession with mass shootings, and was aware of his dangerous behavior. Charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter and murder, Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty. This case is part of a growing trend of holding parents accountable for their children’s violent actions in the U.S.