September 11th 2024.
As the tragic events at Apalachee High School continue to haunt us all, the mother of the teenage suspect has reached out to the victims' families in an open letter. Marcee Gray, the mother of Colt Gray, wanted to express her deepest apologies and sorrow for what her son has done. In an attempt to make amends, she provided the letter exclusively to CNN.
It has been a week since the shooting, and authorities have confirmed that Colt was the one responsible for the deaths of two teachers and two students, as well as injuring several others. Marcee Gray's heart aches for the families of the victims, especially for Mason and Christian, the two 14-year-olds who lost their lives. She also mourns for the two teachers who sacrificed their lives while trying to protect their students.
Marcee Gray is going through a living nightmare and blames herself for not being able to prevent this tragedy. She wants the families to know that her son, Colt, is not a monster. He is her oldest baby and has always been a quiet, caring, funny, and intelligent young man. She asks for prayers for her son and their family during this difficult time.
CNN has reached out to the victims' families for their thoughts on the letter. However, in the past week, questions have been raised about the school's and law enforcement's actions prior to the shooting. Marcee Gray had received a text from Colt on the morning of the shooting, saying, "I'm sorry, mom." This worried his grandfather, who had previously informed CNN about it.
In response, Marcee Gray immediately called the school at 9:50 am to warn them about an "extreme emergency." This was 30 minutes before the police were called to the school for a shooting. She had also texted her sister, providing her with the call logs and messages. Marcee Gray's father, Charles Polhamus, revealed that she had spoken to a school counselor for 10 minutes.
During an interview with ABC News, Marcee Gray recalled the conversation, saying, "The counselor told me that earlier that morning, one of Colt's teachers had sent an email saying that Colt had been making references to school shootings." She then informed the school that it was an extreme emergency and asked them to check on Colt immediately. In a text message to her sister, she expressed her frustration, saying, "I don't understand what took them so long."
As the investigation continues, Marcee Gray continues to pray for the victims' families and her own. She hopes that by sharing her letter, she can show how truly sorry she is for what her son has done. She also urges everyone to stay updated on the latest news, celebrity gossip, and sports through our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm, and your privacy is protected.
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