GBI Investigates School Shooting in Barrow County

UPDATE - September 4, 2024:

Two students and two teachers died in the shooting at Apalachee High School earlier today. They have been identified as:
- Mason Schermerhorn, age 14 (Student)
- Christian Angulo, age 14 (Student)
- Richard Aspinwall, age 39 (Teacher)
- Christina Irimie, age 53 (Teacher)

A few important points mentioned during our 9 p.m. news conference:
- At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that there were additional shooters. Investigators are actively pursuing all leads regarding any potential associates of the shooter.
- There is no evidence of a list of schools being targeted; however, there is a lot of evidence that is being recovered and evaluated. Investigators are diligently reviewing leads to determine if there are any active threats. 
- There was a call to another local high school this morning with a reported threat. Police responded, investigated, and determined there was no threat.

ORIGINAL RELEASE: 

Barrow County (September 4, 2024) - At the request of the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating a school shooting in Barrow County, GA. Two Apalachee High School students and two teachers were killed in the incident. Nine additional people (8 students, 1 teacher) were injured and taken to various hospitals with injuries. Colt Gray, age 14, has been arrested and charged with murder.

The preliminary information indicates on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at about 10:20 a.m., Barrow County authorities received alerts about reports of an active shooter. Radio chatter from an Apalachee High School resource officer also indicated an active shooter. Within minutes, law enforcement was on scene. Once on scene, law enforcement immediately located Gray. Gray surrendered immediately and was taken into custody.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.