Sentencing Hearing Continues for Teen in Apalachee High School Shooting Case
Testimony resumed in the sentencing hearing for Colt Gray, the 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to 55 charges related to the deadly 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Atlanta. The hearing on Monday included testimony from a forensic psychologist and reviewed…
Atlanta, GA, July 28, 2026 —
Testimony resumed on Monday in the sentencing hearing for Colt Gray, a 16-year-old who has pleaded guilty to 55 charges stemming from the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Atlanta.
The proceedings on Monday featured testimony from a forensic psychologist. Evidence presented to the court included Gray’s personal notebook, which reportedly detailed his plans, and an audio recording of his confession.
Colt Gray previously entered a guilty plea to the charges related to the shooting incident. Details regarding the specific outcomes of the sentencing hearing thus far were not provided in the summary.
In a related development, Gray’s father was previously convicted for his role in the incident, specifically for providing the firearm that was used in the Apalachee High School shooting.
Further proceedings in the sentencing hearing are expected. Information regarding the specific timeline for the conclusion of the sentencing or any potential sentence Gray may face was not detailed.
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