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Continuing coverage of the Apalachee High School shooting
SUMMARY: A shooting occurred at a high school, causing chaos among students and staff. A sophomore described initially mistaking the situation for a drill due to noise and commotion before realizing the severity when a beloved math teacher was shot while trying to assess the situation. Students reported a lack of metal detectors and clear backpacks at the school. Parents were understandably anxious, waiting to reunite with their kids as multiple schools went into lockdown. Witnesses spoke of a rapid police response and students seeking safety amidst the turmoil, highlighting the traumatic nature of the incident in their tight-knit community.
FOX 5’s Brittany Edney spoke with a parent who described what they were seeing at Apalachee High School. Law enforcement has confirmed multiple casualties. We know that one person is in custody.
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Attorney for father of accused Apalachee High gunman files motion to withdraw from case | Here's why
SUMMARY: Colin Gray, the father of suspected shooter Colt Gray, has had his public defenders withdraw from his case, allowing him to hire private attorneys. Colin faces serious charges, including two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of child cruelty. His son Colt is accused of a September 4th school shooting that left four dead and seven injured. Colt enrolled at App High School on August 14th and had missed several days leading up to the incident. Both father and son remain incarcerated without bond as more details emerge.
Latest in the court case developments of accused Apalachee High shooter Colt Gray and his father Colin, who also charged.
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Armed suspect barricades inside burning home | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A standoff in Gwinnett County ended with a man in custody after he barricaded himself inside a burning home, armed with a knife. The incident began around 6 p.m. when neighbors reported smoke billowing from the residence. Responding officers and firefighters discovered the man refusing to comply with commands to surrender, as the fire intensified. Neighbors were evacuated or told to shelter in place while SWAT negotiators attempted to reach him. After several hours, the suspect finally surrendered and was charged with arson. The investigation is ongoing, and residents have since been allowed back into their homes.
A man armed with a knife barricaded himself inside a burning home in unincorporated Duluth Saturday night. When he was caught, officials charged him with arson.
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Knife-wielding man arrested after barricading himself inside of burning home in Duluth
SUMMARY: A Gwinnett County man was arrested after barricading himself inside a burning home in unincorporated Dacula. Police arrived around 6 PM, discovering the suspect outside with a knife, who then retreated into the house. After hours of negotiation involving K9s, a SWAT team, and a mental health clinician, the man was taken into custody. Neighbors were evacuated or advised to shelter in place as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The suspect has been charged with arson, with additional charges possible. No injuries to officers were reported, and the neighborhood was relieved at the safe resolution.
A knife-wielding man barricaded himself inside of a burning home in unincorporated Duluth sparking a SWAT situation.
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