Crime
Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray charged with four counts of felony murder
Gray’s first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.
Colt Gray, the suspected gunman in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been charged with four counts of felony murder.
Gray was transferred to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) following the incident.
Additional charges are expected to be filed.
Gray’s first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.
The autopsies of the four victims will be conducted today at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner’s Office.
The investigation into the Apalachee High School shooting remains ongoing.
This is the second day of a complex investigation, and the integrity of the case is paramount.
The public is asked to be patient as authorities work to ensure a successful prosecution and justice for the victims.
Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon on the city’s north side following a reported stabbing.
Officers were dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. to the 1900 block of Carpenter Avenue after receiving a report that a security officer had been stabbed at 1914 Carpenter Ave., according to a department news release.
The address is home to the Polk County Life Services Center and Broadlawns Behavioral Health Urgent Care.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual believed to be responsible for the stabbing.
During that encounter, at least one officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding what led to the use of force.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported both the injured security officer and the suspect to local hospitals.
Police stated that both individuals are currently listed in critical condition.
It remains unclear whether any officers were injured during the incident.
Officials emphasized that the information released thus far is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses.
The area surrounding Carpenter Avenue is expected to have an increased police presence while investigators process the scene and gather evidence.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
