THE dad of the child suspected in the Georgia school shooting has been arrested for his role in the tragedy.
Colt Gray, 14, was arrested on Wednesday morning for launching a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia – killing four and injuring nine.
His father, Colin, 54, has now been arrested for involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children.
Georgia authorities announced the arrest at a press conference, telling reporters that Colin “knowingly” let his son possess a weapon.
“We take incidents like this very seriously across the state,” Chris Hosey, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
Hosey added that Colt has now officially been charged with four counts of felony murder.
“This is a very serious investigation,” he added.
Colin, reportedly told investigators that he purchased the gun as a Christmas gift for his son last December, two law enforcement sources told CNN.
The source added the AR-15-style rifle was purchased at a local gun store last year.
The gift was purchased months after the FBI investigated first Colt for school shooting threats.
The FBI revealed on Wednesday it had interviewed Colt and his father in May 2023 after receiving “several anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting at an unidentified location and time.”
Authorities are expected to give more information at 8 pm EST.
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