Colin Gray, the father of a student who fatally shot a peer at Apalachee High School, has requested a new trial following his conviction and 15-year prison sentence. Gray was found guilty of giving his son, Colt Gray, the firearm that was used in the 2026 shooting.
The sentencing took place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Barrow County Superior Court in Winder, Georgia. The conviction stems from allegations that Colin Gray provided his son with the weapon. The shooting resulted in the death of another student.
Gray's legal team is pursuing a new trial, though details regarding the grounds for this appeal were not immediately available. The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding parental responsibility in school shootings where firearms are provided by a family member.