Colin Gray trial: Students testify about moments after Apalachee High School shooting

Students gave audio-only testimony about their experiences after the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting as the criminal trial of Colin Gray, the accused shooter's father, began; a related status hearing is scheduled for mid‑March.

Students from Apalachee High School testified in court on Tuesday about events after the 2024 school shooting. Their testimony came during the criminal trial of Colin Gray, the father of the accused shooter. Gray faces 29 counts, including second‑degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and second‑degree cruelty to children. The judge ordered that testifying minors not be shown on camera; only their audio was recorded. Court testimony highlights: - Testifying students described their experiences through audio recordings rather than on-camera appearances. - Prosecutors told the court they believe Colin Gray allowed access to a firearm despite warnings about alleged threats by his son. - The prosecution's charges against Gray include multiple counts tied to the deaths and injuries from the 2024 incident. - A status hearing in the teen's separate case is scheduled for mid‑March. Summary: Prosecutors say the father's actions in allowing access to a weapon are central to their case, while defense counsel argued the son's planning and timing were hidden from his father. The father's trial is underway and the related proceedings for the teen include a mid‑March status hearing.