According to a report from the Washington Post, confirmed by the Associated Press, the mother of the 14-year-old alleged attacker at Apalachee High School had warned the school of a potential emergency just 30 minutes before the shooting occurred.
The Associated Press reported that the attacker’s aunt, Annie Brown, revealed that the boy’s mother had spoken with a school counselor, urging them to locate her son immediately due to concerns about his well-being.
The Washington Post obtained text messages that suggest the school and the family had been in communication about the 14-year-old’s mental health in the days leading up to the attack.
A week before the shooting, the alleged attacker’s aunt had allegedly been informed that the boy was experiencing “homicidal and suicidal thoughts,” raising concerns about his stability.
In the aftermath of the attack, the 14-year-old’s father, Colin Gray, was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder, among other counts.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation explained that the charges against Gray stem from his alleged failure to prevent his son from possessing a weapon, despite knowing the risks.
The GBI is now urging students across the state to report any suspicious behavior to school faculty, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance in preventing such tragedies.
