Father and son accused in high school shooting appear in court for first time.

On a Friday morning, the suspected shooter of Apalachee High School, Colt Gray, and his father, Colin Gray, appeared in court for the first time in what has become a historic case. The 14-year-old boy is accused of killing four individuals in the high school shooting that occurred earlier this week. As he walked into Barrow County Superior Court, Colt was dressed in a dark green prison outfit, with his orangish blond, wavy hair reaching his shoulders.

During the 11-minute trial, the Apalachee student, Colt, only spoke two words in response to the judge's questions: "Yes, sir." He has been charged with four counts of felony murder in connection with the mass shooting at the Georgia high school. The judge, Currie Mingledorff II, made sure to inform Colt of the severity of the charges against him, stating, "I want to make you aware that the maximum penalty for felony murder is death, life imprisonment without parole, or life imprisonment with the possibility of parole."

However, the judge also reassured Colt that he would not face the death penalty, as he will be tried as an adult. Colt did not enter a plea during the hearing. In a separate hearing that followed, Colt's father, Colin Gray, appeared in court wearing a white and gray striped prison uniform. The 54-year-old was arrested on Thursday and is facing charges of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children.

During his hearing, Colin rocked in his chair as the judge announced the maximum penalties for each charge. He had completed 11th grade and earned his GED. The judge informed him that the maximum penalty for each count of felony murder is up to 30 years imprisonment, while for involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children, it is up to 10 years imprisonment for each offense. In total, Colin could face a maximum penalty of 180 years imprisonment for the charges he is currently facing.

The preliminary hearings for both Colt and Colin have been scheduled for December 4. As the community continues to grieve and try to make sense of the tragic events that took place at Apalachee High School, the court proceedings serve as a reminder of the devastating impact of violence and the importance of seeking justice for the victims and their families.

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