Crime
Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect and Father Appear in Court, Colt Gray’s father Colin faces up to 180 years in prison
The father and son accused of involvement in the tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, made their initial court appearances on Friday.
The shooting, which occurred earlier this week, resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers.
Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspected shooter, faces four counts of felony murder and could potentially face life imprisonment if convicted.
His father, Colin Gray, is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children.
The proceedings were presided over by Superior Court Judge Currie M. Mingledorff, who informed Colt Gray that he would not be eligible for the death penalty due to his age.
The suspected shooter is expected to face additional charges as investigators continue to gather information from injured victims. His case will be presented to a grand jury on October 17, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 4.
Colin Gray, who allegedly provided his son with a firearm despite recognizing the danger he posed, could face a maximum prison sentence of 180 years if convicted on all charges.
The district attorney, Brad Smith, clarified that his decision to charge the father was not intended to send a message but rather to hold individuals accountable for their actions.
The victims of the shooting have been identified as Richard Aspinwall, Cristina Irimie, Mason Schermerhorn, and Christian Angulo. Their families and friends are mourning their loss and remembering their lives.
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the victim of a recent shooting as 49-year-old Cami T. Luc, a resident of Reno.
Her death has been classified as a homicide.
The incident occurred on February 18, 2025, when officers from the Reno Police Department responded to an apartment complex on South Meadows Parkway.
Upon arrival, police discovered Luc deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation, 50-year-old Jarrod Farrar was arrested and charged with murder.
Authorities confirmed that Farrar and Luc were in a relationship at the time of the incident.
The case remains under active investigation.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information to contact the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2677.
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