He is the father of the teen who carried out the Apalachee High School shooting.

What was Colin Gray convicted of?

He was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for providing the gun used in the shooting.

What sentence did his son receive?

Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison

First publishedJul 30, 04:10 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 19:58 UTC · 15m ago

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Answer

Colin Gray was convicted in March of murder and other offenses in connection with the deadly shooting carried out by his son, Colt Gray, at Apalachee High School.

Reported by 9 outlets — NYT Home, BBC US & Canada, CBS News, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

Colin Gray, father of the teenager who shot at Apalachee High School in Georgia, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was found guilty of giving his son an assault rifle used in the attack that killed two students and two teachers. The judge said he failed as a parent. His son, Colt Gray, received a life sentence without parole.

Why it matters

This case shows how adults can be held responsible when they give guns to minors who commit violence. It also highlights the ongoing debate about gun access and school safety in the United States.

In brief

Who is Colin Gray?: He is the father of the teen who carried out the Apalachee High School shooting.
What was Colin Gray convicted of?: He was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for providing the gun used in the shooting.
What sentence did his son receive?: Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Outlets vary in emphasis: BBC highlights the judge’s criticism of parenting; NYT stresses the murder conviction; ABC notes Gray’s admission of giving the rifle; PBS adds details about the son’s life sentence and the school’s location.

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BBC US & CanadaJul 30, 17:33Highlights judge’s remark that Gray failed as a parent
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NYT HomeJul 30, 18:51Focuses on Gray’s murder and other offense convictions
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ABC NewsJul 30, 09:52Stresses Gray’s admission of giving the assault rifle to his son
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PBS NewsHourJul 30, 16:17Notes son’s life sentence and school’s distance from Atlanta

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