Colt Gray pleads guilty in Georgia school shooting

Published Jul 24, 07:32 PM UTC

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Colt Gray, the teenager responsible for the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed four people, has pleaded guilty in court. The plea deal allowed him to avoid a trial in Columbia County. During the hearing, victims and their families delivered emotional statements describing the impact of the tragedy. Gray's guilty plea covers multiple murder charges. The case has drawn significant attention as one of the deadliest school shootings in Georgia history. The court proceedings included live updates from CNN and other major news outlets covering the sentencing phase.

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Winder, GA — The teenager accused of killing four people in a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School has pleaded guilty, bringing a dramatic conclusion to the case as victims and family members delivered emotional statements in court.

Key Developments

Colt Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, entered a guilty plea in court on [date].
The plea deal was set in Columbia County, avoiding a trial.
Victims and their families addressed the court with emotional impact statements.

Case Background

The shooting, which occurred in 2024 at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left four people dead. The suspect, Colt Gray, was charged with murder in connection with the attack.

Court Proceedings

Gray's guilty plea was accepted in a Columbia County courtroom. The plea agreement allowed the defendant to avoid a trial. During the hearing, victims and family members delivered statements describing the impact of the tragedy.

Sources

CNN: Live updates on Colt Gray's guilty plea and victim statements
UPI: Teen changes plea to guilty in Georgia school shooting
WRDW: Apalachee suspect's plea deal set, avoiding trial in Columbia County
WFMZ.com: Teen pleads guilty to murder in 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
AJC.com: Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleads guilty

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