The latest on the Georgia high school shooting

The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024, left two students and two teachers dead and nine others injured. A 14-year-old student, identified as Colt Gray, was arrested and is being charged as an adult for murder. The incident, which occurred just before 10:30 a.m., saw the suspect enter the school with an AR-style rifle, confronting and eventually surrendering to police after a brief standoff.

Authorities are investigating how Gray acquired the firearm, despite his family's claims that guns in their home were secured. The suspect had been questioned by authorities in 2023 after online threats were reported, but no charges were filed at the time due to a lack of evidence.

This shooting has once again reignited debates over gun control and school safety. Both local and federal officials, including President Joe Biden, have called for stronger gun laws, while Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences and assured that state resources are being mobilized to assist in the aftermath.

The latest on the Georgia high school shooting