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The father of the 14-year-old shooter who killed four people and injured nine others earlier this week at a Georgia High School will remain in custody after a court hearing earlier today.

Let’s bring you up to speed: Colin Gray, father of the 14-year-old shooter Colt Gray, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of child cruelty.  

What police are saying: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Colin Gray “knowingly allowed” his son access to the weapon, contributing directly to the shooting. Family members of the shooter have also spoken out, partially blaming the boy’s parents. His grandfather, Charles Polhamus, told the New York Times, “My grandson did what he did because of the environment he lived in.” Another relative echoed this sentiment, saying the parents “let him down.”

Digging Deeper: Before the shooting, the FBI received multiple tips about Colt Gray’s alleged online threats of a school shooting. Over a year ago, police interviewed him but found no probable cause for arrest or legal action. Despite this, investigations have now recovered notes written by Colt that showed his “fascination” with previous school shootings, including the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

More related to the shooter: Colt Gray is being charged as an adult with four counts of felony murder. According to police, after being taken into custody, Gray told police, “I did it.” While adults could face the death penalty or life in prison for such charges, Gray, being a minor, faces life without parole.