Mother of Georgia School Shooter Apologizes, Warned School Prior to Attack

The mother of the 14-year-old suspect involved in the Apalachee High School shooting has expressed remorse and revealed that she had contacted the school with concerns on the morning of the attack.

On September 4, 2024, tragedy struck Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, when a 14-year-old student, Colt Gray, allegedly opened fire, killing two students and two teachers. In the aftermath of the horrific event, the suspect's mother, Marcee Gray, has expressed her deep sorrow and apologized to the victims' families.

In an open letter obtained by CNN, Marcee Gray conveyed her heartbreak and regret. "To the parents and families of those affected by the tragic events at Apalachee High School, I want to say that I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart," she wrote.

Mother of Georgia School Shooter Apologizes, Warned School Prior to Attack

Just before the attack, Marcee Gray had alerted the school counselor about a concerning message she had received from her son. In an interview with ABC News, she disclosed that it read, "I'm sorry, Mom," and that similar messages were sent to his father.

The school shooting left two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and two teachers, Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie, deceased. Seven others sustained gunshot wounds, and two more suffered injuries.

Mother of Georgia School Shooter Apologizes, Warned School Prior to Attack

"If I could take the place of Mason and Christian, I would without a second thought," Marcee Gray wrote in her letter. She added that her "heart breaks for the 2 teachers who gave their lives while in the service of teaching and protecting our children."

Meanwhile, the suspected shooter, Colt Gray, has been charged with four counts of felony murder. Authorities have indicated that additional charges are likely.

Mother of Georgia School Shooter Apologizes, Warned School Prior to Attack

His father, Colin Gray, 54, has also been arrested and faces charges that include two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and eight counts of cruelty to children.

Marcee Gray's criminal record includes convictions for drug use and property damage, raising questions about the home environment in which Colt Gray was raised.

Mother of Georgia School Shooter Apologizes, Warned School Prior to Attack

In her letter, Marcee Gray expressed her anguish and disbelief. "We are all in a living nightmare right now, and I will personally never forgive myself for what has happened," she wrote. She described her son as "not a monster" but as someone who is "quiet, thoughtful, caring, funny, and extremely intelligent."

As the community of Winder grapples with the tragedy, students, parents, and residents have gathered near a makeshift memorial at Apalachee High School to offer their condolences and support.

Mother of Georgia School Shooter Apologizes, Warned School Prior to Attack

The authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting and are examining whether the suspect had any prior history of mental health concerns or behavioral issues.