Crime
What we know about the 4 people killed in Apalachee High School shooting
Colt Gray will make his first court appearance on Friday.
Four people were tragically killed in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning.
The victims have been identified as:
- Mason Schermerhorn: A 14-year-old student
- Christian Angulo: A 14-year-old student
- Richard Aspinwall: A math teacher and assistant football coach
- Christina Irimie: A math teacher
The school’s website confirms that both Aspinwall and Irimie were math teachers, and Aspinwall also served as an assistant football coach.
Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School, has been identified as the suspected gunman in the tragic shooting.
Gray will face murder charges and be tried as an adult.
Last year, Gray was questioned by law enforcement regarding several anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting at an unspecified location and time. However, there was insufficient evidence to warrant an arrest at that time.
Colt Gray will make his first court appearance on Friday.
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice communications director, Glenn Allen, confirmed that Gray will appear in a virtual hearing, although the exact timing has not been determined.
Gray was transferred to the Gainesville Youth Detention Center overnight. Despite facing adult charges, he is currently being held in juvenile custody due to his age.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) director, Chris Hosey, stated during a press conference on Wednesday night that authorities are still investigating how the suspect obtained the AR-platform style weapon used in the shooting.
Law enforcement sources have confirmed that there were no additional shootings or incidents reported in connection with the Apalachee High School tragedy.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) director has stated that an AR-platform weapon was used in the shooting.
Prior to the attack, Apalachee High School received a phone threat warning of shootings at five schools, with Apalachee being the first target. However, there is currently no evidence to suggest that any other schools were targeted.
The GBI director, Chris Hosey, has indicated that investigators are exploring the possibility of associates of the shooter being involved in the incident. At this time, there is no evidence to support the involvement of additional shooters or the existence of a list of targeted schools.
As the investigation continues, schools in the county will remain closed for the week.
Lyela Sayarath, a student at Apalachee High School, described how the suspected shooter left the classroom at the beginning of their Algebra 1 class around 9:45 a.m.
Upon returning to the classroom near the end of the class, the shooter knocked on the door. Another student approached to open the door but noticed the shooter was armed and did not open it. The shooter then proceeded to the next-door classroom and opened fire.
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Department received the first reports of the shooting around 10:20 a.m. Law enforcement and two school resource officers assigned to Apalachee High responded promptly.
Sheriff Jud Smith stated that a resource officer confronted the shooter, who immediately surrendered and was taken into custody.
As a precautionary measure, all schools in the district were placed on lockdown, and police officers were sent to all district high schools.
The FBI and the ATF joined the investigation, working alongside local and state officials. Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed their involvement.
Crime
Graphic Video Shows Multiple Victims Down During Active Shooter Incident at Florida State University in Tallahassee
Florida State University (FSU) has canceled all classes and campus events for the day following reports of an active shooter at the university’s Student Union in Tallahassee.
Law enforcement agencies are on the scene responding to the situation, which has already resulted in multiple injuries.
According to university officials, at least four individuals have been transported to local hospitals with injuries sustained during the incident.
The extent of their injuries has not yet been officially confirmed.
Multiple people who were injured being loaded into ambulances outside the Student Union.
One man was shackled by law enforcement before being taken from the scene.
Disturbing video footage circulating on social media appears to show a victim with a gunshot wound lying outside a campus building.
Authorities have not verified the footage, but it has intensified concerns among students, families, and the broader community.
The initial emergency alert issued by FSU instructed individuals on campus to immediately seek shelter, avoid doors and windows, and prepare to take additional protective actions as necessary.
The alert specifically stated that a shooter had been reported in the vicinity of the Student Union and that police were either already on scene or en route.
In a message posted to the university’s emergency advisory website, officials stated:
“Individuals not already on the main campus at this time should avoid coming to the Tallahassee main campus.”
FSU Police and multiple responding law enforcement agencies are continuing to secure the area and investigate the situation.
Details about the suspect or potential motive have not yet been released.
The university has asked students, faculty, and staff to monitor official channels for updates and to refrain from spreading unverified information.
This remains an active and evolving situation. Additional updates will be provided as more information is confirmed by authorities.