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Parents Face Charges for Ignoring Son's Mental Health Warning

3/2/2026

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Barrow County prosecutors are trying Colin Gray for ignoring warning signs about his son's mental health before the teen allegedly shot four people at Apalachee High School in 2024.
The Oxford High School shooting in Michigan led to convictions of the shooter's parents for negligence.
Advocates call for school accountability and better mental health resources.
Gun violence is a leading cause of death among children in the United States.

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Barrow County prosecutors are trying Colin Gray for ignoring warning signs about his son's mental health before the teen allegedly shot four people at Apalachee High School in 2024.
The Oxford High School shooting in Michigan led to convictions of the shooter's parents for negligence.
Advocates call for school accountability and better mental health resources.
Gun violence is a leading cause of death among children in the United States.