The father of the 14-year-old student accused of opening fire in a Georgia high school Wednesday has been arrested and charged on various counts, including second-degree murder.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced Thursday that Colin Gray, 54, had been arrested in the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. His son, Colt Gray, has been accused of killing four and injuring nine in the mass shooting.
Colin Gray was charged on four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, according to GBI. The division’s director, Chris Hosey, told reporters at a news conference Thursday night that the charges “stem from Mr. Gray knowingly allowing his son, Colt, to possess a weapon.”
“His charges are directly connected with the actions of his son and allowing him to possess a weapon,” Hosey added.
This is a developing story and will be updated as further information becomes available.
Mike Stewart/Associated Press
