School Shooting Update: Suspect name, age, status released from shootings at Apalachee HS

Published: 04 September 2024
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BARROW COUNTY – During a press conference by the GBI, it was revealed that 2 teachers and 2 students were killed during the shooting at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning. The FBI also released the suspect's name – 14-year-old Colt Gray, a student at the high school.

The GBI did not release the names of the deceased or give any other information about the victims.

According to the GBI, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office began receiving calls at around 10:20 a.m. Officers responded to the high school within minutes and almost immediately encountered the suspected shooter, who dropped his weapon and surrendered immediately.

According to Sheriff Jud Smith, the shooter has already been interviewed. Smith said that he is not aware of any connection between the student and the victims, but they are looking into all aspects surrounding the incident.

The GBI says that their priority is to gather all the facts and make sure they are accurate. The GBI says there is much work to be done, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Another press conference will be held in a couple of hours, according to officials.

The GBI also extended its sympathy to the families and community that are impacted.

The school will be closed for the remainder of the week.

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