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Looking a school shooter in the eyes: How teenage victims confronted Colt Gray in court
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The community gathered at the Barrow County Judicial Courthouse to hear Gray's statement.
A court hearing was held in Winder, Georgia, where Colt Gray took responsibility for a shooting. The incident occurred at Apalachee High School, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuring seven others. The community gathered at the Barrow County Judicial Courthouse to hear Gray's statement.
Family members and victims of the shooting were present to ensure their voices were heard. Further details about the court hearing and the shooting incident are available from the source, including the response of the community and the loved ones of the victims.
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Category: schools Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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