14-Year-Old Student Identified as Suspect

two 14-year-old male students, a male teacher, and a female teacher.

Gray, who will be charged as an adult, is believed to be a freshman at Apalachee High School. He was apprehended by a school resource officer after a brief confrontation.

The victims have been identified as Mason Schermerhorn, 14, teachers Christina Emery and Richard Aspinwall, and student Kristen Angolo, 14. Special education teacher David Phenix was among the nine individuals injured in the shooting.

Community in Mourning

The Barrow County community is reeling from this senseless act of violence. Sheriff Jud Smith expressed his condolences and vowed that hate would not prevail in the county.

Investigation Underway

Investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting. Gray has been interviewed, but no information has been released about his potential reasons for the attack.

The FBI revealed that it had investigated Gray in May 2023 for allegedly making online threats to carry out a school shooting. However, no charges were filed at that time.

Authorities are also investigating a phone call received by the school on the morning of the shooting, warning of shootings at five schools, with Apalachee being the first.

Gun Control Debate Reignited

The tragedy has reignited the debate over gun control in the United States. Gray, a minor, would not have been able to legally purchase a firearm. Investigators are still working to determine how he obtained the weapon used in the shooting.

School Closed, Support Offered

Barrow County schools will be closed for the rest of the week. The school system offices will remain open to provide support to those affected by the tragedy.

This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.