Colt Gray pleads guilty to 55 charges in 2024 Georgia school shooting

Colt Gray, the teenager who killed four people in a 2024 school shooting in Georgia, pleaded guilty to 55 charges on July 24, 2026, avoiding trial. Source: infobae, CNN

The plea

Gray, now 16, was 14 when he opened fire at Apalachee High School. He changed his plea from not guilty without a deal. The judge will decide between life with or without parole. Source: infobae, CNN

The planning

Prosecutors presented evidence of premeditation, including notebooks with detailed plans and an altar to mass shooter Nikolas Cruz. Gray had written 'I'm surprised if I succeed' and drew maps. Source: infobae, CNN

Victim impact

Survivors and families gave emotional statements. Nautica Walton, who was shot in the leg, said, 'I hate everything about you.' Hayden Bowen offered forgiveness. Many described lasting trauma. Source: CNN