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Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Kevyn Stewart , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Colt Gray, who is 16 years old, was given a sentence of life without parole.
A sentencing decision has been made in a school shooting case. Colt Gray, who is 16 years old, was given a sentence of life without parole. This sentence is related to a shooting that occurred at Apalachee High School.
The incident took place in Barrow County in September 2024. Further details about the case and sentencing are available from the source, FOX 9 KMSP. The information provided gives some insight into the outcome of the case, but for a more comprehensive understanding, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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