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Georgia school shooter had a chaotic childhood and was fixated on mass killings, psychologist says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Kate Brumback, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in 2024, resulting in the deaths of two students and two teachers.
A psychologist testified about the upbringing of a teenager who carried out a school shooting in Georgia. The teenager had a chaotic and lonely childhood, and was part of an online community interested in mass shootings. The shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in 2024, resulting in the deaths of two students and two teachers.
Several others were wounded in the incident. The teenager, Colt Gray, pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder. Further details about the case and the sentencing hearing are available from KSAT 12's source.
The sentencing hearing is ongoing, with the judge to decide on the possibility of parole.
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Category: schools Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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