The tragic shooting at the Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was a main talking point over many media outlets once the identities and backgrounds of all involved came to light. Among them was Colin Gray, the father of the 14-year-old alleged shooter, Colt Gray. As news about the incident slowly unravels, questions have been raised not only over the incident but also of Colin Gray’s personal beliefs, such as whether he is a Donald Trump supporter or not.
About Colin Gray
Colin Gray, 54, was severally indicted in connection with the shooting that resulted in the death of four individuals, including two teachers and two students. Involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children charges are levied against him based on grounds that he is alleged to have willfully allowed his son access to the gun used in the attack. It’s a historic case to enter the courts, with reports that for the first time in Georgia, a parent has been charged in connection with a school shooting.
The gunman, Colt Gray, has since been indicted on four counts of felony murder and will most likely face adult trials in the court system. This event has generated controversy over gun access and parental responsibility given prior warnings about the threats through social media from Colt.
Colin Gray political affiliations
Up until now, no evidence has emerged into the public domain that would, in fact, link Colin Gray with any political affiliations, hence support for Donald Trump. Media, of course, have sensationalized it by reporting mainly on legal consequences of the shooting and tragic loss of life rather than personal political beliefs of Colin Gray.
Political leanings of individuals in such high-profile incidents have been often speculated upon, in large part because there is an ongoing national debate concerning gun control and school safety. However, to define him without direct evidence or from Colin Gray himself as an advocate for any political figure, such as Trump in that case, would be unfair.
The aftermath and ramifications of the shooting
This incident at Apalachee High School restarts the discussion about gun violence in American schools. Charges against Colin Gray point to a slowly building trend where parents are being held accountable when their children gain access to firearms. This incident comes on the heels of a similar precedent set by the case of the Crumbley parents in Michigan; a judge and jury convicted them in regard to their involvement in their son’s school shooting.
As courts are still prosecuting the cases against Colt and Colin Gray, the impact of this tragedy has only just started setting in with the community. It has left deep emotional scars among the families, students, and staff, for which Winder will never be the same again.
The attention that Colin Gray received regarding the parental role and his potential legal ramifications are undoubtedly of great importance. Gray’s political leanings are the topic of great speculation but largely cannot be determined. One cannot say, of course, whether he supports Donald Trump or any other political figure, as of course, one can never claim such things without direct statements or evidence on his part.
