At least 4 killed in Georgia high school shooting

[Gunny]

they're going to try him as an adult. What stands out to me is "14 years old with AR-15". I'm not coming up with too many scenarios where that happens without a parent/adult giving him access to the weapon and ammo. So far, how he obtained the weapon hasn't been stated.

That is not responsible firearm ownership any way that I see it. Seems to me some adults got some 'splainin' to do.

I hated algebra. But geez. overreact much?:rolleyes:

Live updates: Colt Gray suspected shooter in Georgia high school shooting | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-high-school-shooting-georgia-09-04-24/index.html)

[Kathianne]

they're going to try him as an adult. What stands out to me is "14 years old with AR-15". I'm not coming up with too many scenarios where that happens without a parent/adult giving him access to the weapon and ammo. So far, how he obtained the weapon hasn't been stated.

That is not responsible firearm ownership any way that I see it. Seems to me some adults got some 'splainin' to do.

I hated algebra. But geez. overreact much?:rolleyes:

Live updates: Colt Gray suspected shooter in Georgia high school shooting | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-high-school-shooting-georgia-09-04-24/index.html)

Worse yet, FBI got a heads up in spring of 2023. He was noted for online threats and pics of guns. Schools and local police notified. Father said he had 'hunting guns' but son didn't have free access to them. They moved between 2023 and today.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-school-shooter-fbi-radar-2023-possible-threat-online-remarks


Georgia school shooting suspect on FBI radar since 2023 as possible threat after online remarksIn a statement, FBI confirmed Apalachee High School shooter was flagged back in 2023
Stepheny Price By Stepheny Price Fox News
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Published September 4, 2024 8:46pm EDT
| Updated September 4, 2024 9:01pm EDT


FOX 5 spoke to several students who described the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia on Wednesday.


The FBI has confirmed that the alleged shooter who killed two students and two teachers and wounded nine others at a Georgia high school Wednesday has been on its radar as a possible threat since last year.


In a joint statement, the FBI's Atlanta field office and Jackson County Sheriff's Office said the agency's National Threat Operations Center received an anonymous tip about threats posted online regarding a possible school shooting in May 2023.


The agencies said that the threats contained images of guns.


Within 24 hours of receiving the anonymous tip, investigators determined the threats originated in Georgia and the matter was referred to the sheriff’s office.






"The Jackson County Sheriffs’ Office located a possible subject, a 13-year-old male, and interviewed him and his father," the FBI said. "The father stated he had hunting guns in the house, but the subject did not have unsupervised access to them."


The agencies said the boy denied making the threats and authorities alerted local schools to monitor the child.


"At that time, there was no probable cause for arrest or to take any additional law enforcement action on the local, state, or federal levels," the FBI said.




On Wednesday, authorities identified Colt Gray, now 14, as the shooter who killed two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School. Gray surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody following the rampage.


"As a follow to the Joint Statement just released, the subject referred to as the 13-year-old is the same subject in custody related to today's shootings at Apalachee High School," the FBI said.


Authorities said he is expected to be charged as an adult with murder.


Investigators are still trying to determine if anyone was specially targeted, but they were not aware of any known connections between Gray and the victims.


Authorities were "looking into every aspect of that individual, his connection here at the school," said Chris Hosey, the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.


Gray was 13 back in May 2023 when the FBI referred the threat to the Jackson County Sheriff's office. The family resided in Jackson County at that time and, according to an FBI source, the family have since relocated to Barrow County, Georgia.




Georgia authorities have not released the identities of the deceased and wounded victims of the Apalachee High School shooting, but one woman came forward to say her father was shot.


In a public Facebook post on Wednesday, a woman named Katie Phenix explained that her father, David Phenix, had been shot at the school.


"We are so thankful for all the texts, calls, and messages about my dad, David Phenix," the daughter wrote. "There was a shooting this morning at Apalachee High School and my dad was shot in the foot and in the hip, shattering his hip bone."


"He arrived to the hospital alert and awake. He just got out of surgery and is stable," she added. "We will update as we hear new information. We are so, so lucky, but please keep our family as well as the AHS family in your prayers."






The Barrow County School System will close all its schools for the remainder of the week, said Dallas LeDuff, the county’s superintendent.


LeDuff said the schools will be closed while the district "cooperates fully with law enforcement" and that grief counseling would be available.


The FBI and Jackson County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

[Gunny]

Worse yet, FBI got a heads up in spring of 2023. He was noted for online threats and pics of guns. Schools and local police notified. Father said he had 'hunting guns' but son didn't have free access to them. They moved between 2023 and today.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-school-shooter-fbi-radar-2023-possible-threat-online-remarksAgain, waiting for the circumstances y which he obtained the weapon. An AR-15 is not a "hunting rifle".

As it stands, might as well stick a fork in "Dad".

[Kathianne]

Again, waiting for the circumstances y which he obtained the weapon. An AR-15 is not a "hunting rifle".

As it stands, might as well stick a fork in "Dad".

Like that other kid, whose parents wouldn't take him home when principal implored them to, this father needs to be prosecuted.

[Gunny]

Gray told investigators he purchased the gun (https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-school-shooting-georgia-09-05-24#h_de64a8a5067f8f95e6618242629b58fb) used in the killing of two teachers and two students as a holiday present for his son in December 2023, according to two law enforcement sources.

Just months after being questioned by police about online threats.

I'm a big proponent of parents' not always being held responsible for what their knucklehead kids do. Once they're a certain age, good luck with that.

OTOH ... WTF? Who buys a 14 years old a firearm he has access to without direct, strict supervision? ESPECIALLY after the cops dropped by checking the knucklehead out for threatening shootings? If ever a parent deserves what he's getting, it's this Einstein.

Live updates: Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia, Colt Gray identified as suspected gunman | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-school-shooting-georgia-09-05-24/index.html)

[Kathianne]

Just months after being questioned by police about online threats.

I'm a big proponent of parents' not always being held responsible for what their knucklehead kids do. Once they're a certain age, good luck with that.

OTOH ... WTF? Who buys a 14 years old a firearm he has access to without direct, strict supervision? ESPECIALLY after the cops dropped by checking the knucklehead out for threatening shootings? If ever a parent deserves what he's getting, it's this Einstein.

Live updates: Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia, Colt Gray identified as suspected gunman | CNN (https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-school-shooting-georgia-09-05-24/index.html)

Many charges including murder:

https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/georgia-school-shooting-september-5-2024

[Gunny]

This guy's looking better and better:rolleyes:

Dad of alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray abandoned his 2 dogs, wedding photos during eviction — but 'kicked in door' to get his guns: landlord (nypost.com) (https://nypost.com/2024/09/07/us-news/dad-of-alleged-georgia-school-shooter-colt-gray-abandoned-his-2-dogs-wedding-photos-during-eviction-but-kicked-in-door-to-get-his-guns-landlord/)

[Gunny]

Wonder where this is going to go. I'm sure "the school was warned in plenty of time" crowd will get into play. Again, will depend on circumstances.

Georgia shooting suspect's mother warned school of 'emergency', US media reports (bbc.com) (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywqwzzz8lo)

[fj1200]

This guy's looking better and better:rolleyes:

Dad of alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray abandoned his 2 dogs, wedding photos during eviction — but 'kicked in door' to get his guns: landlord (nypost.com) (https://nypost.com/2024/09/07/us-news/dad-of-alleged-georgia-school-shooter-colt-gray-abandoned-his-2-dogs-wedding-photos-during-eviction-but-kicked-in-door-to-get-his-guns-landlord/)

He is not a smart ma-an and unfortunately he doesn't know what stupid is.