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Georgia Father Sentenced to 15 Years for Providing Gun in High School Shooting

Colin Gray receives 15-year prison sentence for giving his son the gun used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia, following his son's life sentence.

Editorial Desk

July 31, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Colin Gray has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing the firearm his son used in a fatal high school shooting in Georgia. The sentencing occurred days after his son, Colt Gray, received a life sentence without parole for the September 4, 2024, attack at Apalachee High School, located 70km northeast of Atlanta.

Colt Gray pleaded guilty to murder and other charges related to the shooting, which resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers. During Colin Gray’s sentencing hearing, his defense attorney requested leniency from the judge, though the exact details of the request were not disclosed.

The incident has sparked discussions on gun control — and parental responsibility in the United States. Authorities emphasized the critical role of preventing access to firearms for individuals who pose a threat to public safety.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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