A tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has left four dead, including two students and two teachers, with nine others injured. The 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, used a semiautomatic rifle given to him by his father, Colin Gray. State officials have charged Colin Gray with multiple counts, including involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children.
Colt Gray has also been charged with four counts of murder and will be tried as an adult. The investigation is ongoing, with questions surrounding how the teenager acquired the weapon. President Joe Biden has called for parents to be held accountable for allowing their children access to guns, citing the importance of responsible gun ownership.
The tragic incident at Apalachee High School has reignited the debate on gun control in the US, with experts and gun safety advocates emphasizing the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents. Studies have shown that a high percentage of school attackers obtained their weapons from home, highlighting the importance of safe storage and responsible gun ownership.
The incident in Georgia comes after a recent case in Michigan, where parents were convicted of manslaughter after their son carried out a school shooting. This case set a precedent for holding gun-owning parents accountable for gun violence involving their children. The ongoing debate over gun laws and the Second Amendment continues to be a divisive issue in the United States.
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