A tragic high school shooting in Georgia on Wednesday left two students and two teachers dead, while nine other individuals were injured. The suspect, 14-year-old Colt Gray, used an AR platform style weapon that his father, Colin Gray, allowed him to possess. State officials have charged the father with multiple counts, including involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children.
Colt Gray has been charged with four counts of murder and will be tried as an adult. The attack at Apalachee High School in Winder, northeast of Atlanta, has reignited the debate on gun control in the US.
The investigation into how Colt Gray obtained the weapon is still ongoing, with reports suggesting that it was a gift from his father. The tragic incident has raised questions about parental responsibility in mass shootings, especially those involving minors.
President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of holding parents accountable for allowing their children access to guns. In a recent case in Michigan, parents were sentenced to prison for their son’s involvement in a school shooting, marking a significant legal precedent.
Experts and advocates have stressed the need for stricter gun control measures and increased parental accountability in preventing school violence. Research indicates that a majority of school attackers obtained their weapons from home.
The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School underscores the urgent need for action to address gun violence in schools and communities across the United States.
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