The Georgia authorities released audio from the 2023 visit to the home of the alleged Georgia high school shooter after an anonymous report to the FBI over online threats about “possibly threatening to shoot up a middle school” surfaced. The sheriff’s officers spoke with the boy, Colt Gray, who is now charged with felony murder in the deaths of four at Apalachee High School in Winder. The officers described their interactions during a detailed investigation report from May 21, 2023, when Gray was 13 years old. The police questioned Gray’s father, Colin Gray, who shared details about Gray’s home life, including his struggles after his parents’ divorce and eviction.
Colin Gray expressed that his son, Colt, was going through a lot and was having a difficult time at school where he was being picked on by other students. He shared that Colt had wanted to move out of the school district as a result of the bullying. Colin mentioned that they have firearms in the house for hunting purposes, but emphasized that they are kept unloaded. He stressed the importance of gun safety and the outdoors for Colt, expressed shock at the accusations against his son, and promised to take the issue seriously and ensure that the guns would not be accessible to Colt if he indeed made any threatening statements.
During the interaction with the officers, Colin Gray highlighted that he was teaching Colt about firearm safety and the responsibility associated with handling guns. He expressed his disbelief at the allegations against his son and stated that he would be upset if Colt had made any threatening comments. The officers tried to reassure Colin that they were taking the matter seriously and emphasized the importance of addressing any potential threats or dangerous behavior. They also engaged with Colt directly, discussing school and the transition to high school, indicating a friendly and casual interaction during the visit.
As a result of the investigation and the information gathered during the visit to the Gray household, both Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, faced charges related to the alleged actions surrounding the high school shooting. Colin was charged with multiple offenses, including allowing his son to possess a weapon knowingly. He was taken into custody and held at the Barrow County jail. The audio release from this visit provides insight into the family dynamics, Colt’s experiences at school, and Colin’s perspective on the accusations against his son. The interaction between the officers and the family during the visit sheds light on their concerns and efforts to address any potential threats or issues.
