Who gave the gun to the shooter?

Colin Gray, the father, gave his son the assault rifle used in the shooting.

What sentence did the father receive?

He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

What happened to the son?

Colt Gray pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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Dad to be sentenced for murder in school shooting carried out by teenage son

First publishedJul 30, 04:10 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 18:20 UTC · 57m ago

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Answer

Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.

Reported by 5 outlets — CBS News, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, ABC News, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Colin Gray gave his 14‑year‑old son an assault rifle. The son used the gun in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, killing two students and two teachers. Colin Gray was convicted of second‑degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. He is now being sentenced, while his son Colt Gray received a life prison term without parole.

Why it matters

This case shows how adults can be held responsible when they provide weapons to minors who commit violence. It raises questions about gun safety and parental accountability.

In brief

Who gave the gun to the shooter?: Colin Gray, the father, gave his son the assault rifle used in the shooting.
What sentence did the father receive?: He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
What happened to the son?: Colt Gray pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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Most outlets report the father’s sentencing and his role in giving the gun, but some add details about his criminal convictions and the son’s life sentence, while others focus only on the hearing itself.

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Scouting report
Includes conviction charges and son’s life sentence.
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PBS NewsHourJul 30, 16:17adds conviction details and son’s sentence
Seattle TimesJul 30, 04:10mentions conviction and son’s penalty
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Scouting report
States the father’s specific prison term of 15 years.
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CBS NewsJul 30, 17:22reports 15‑year sentence
NBC NewsJul 30, 17:15notes father got 15 years

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