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Alleged Georgia high school shooter appeared in court Friday

Sep 6, 2024, 7:00 AM | Updated: 8:36 am

Apalachee High School shooting...

WINDER, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 5: Flowers lay at the school sign of Apalachee High School on September 5, 2024 in Winder, Georgia. Two students and two teachers were shot and killed at the school on September 4, and a 14-year-old suspect, who is a student at the school, is in custody. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

(Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

WINDER, Ga. — The 14-year-old accused of killing four people in a shooting at a Georgia high school and his father both appeared in court Friday.

The Associated Press reports Colt Gray allegedly used a semiautomatic assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers. Additionally, nine other people were injured during the shooting. His father, Colin Gray, was also facing several charges for allegedly consciously allowing his son to have a gun.

According to AP, during the hearing, Colt was informed of his rights and the charges he faced. He could face life in prison without parole. Because he is a minor, the death penalty is not a possibility. 

Another hearing for Colt has been set for Dec. 4.

After Colt’s hearing, his father’s began, according to AP. 

This story is developing and will be updated as further information is made available.

Devin Oldroyd is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. Follow them on X.

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Alleged Georgia high school shooter appeared in court Friday