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Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2 a.m.

The Barrow County Schools Superintendent announced most schools would return to class on Tuesday, though Apalachee High School would resume at a later date. GEMA has counseling services available in Barrow County all week.

Friday, September 6 at 11:00 a.m.

District Attorney Brad Smith said Colt Gray will face more charges in the coming days. It’s unclear what those charges are.

9:55 p.m.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office released the mugshot of Colin Gray.

8:55 p.m.

Colin Gray has been booked and is being held in the Barrow County Detention Center, according to jail records. Channel 2 Action News

8:00 p.m.

GBI Director Chris Hosey said Colin Gray “allowed” his son to possess the weapon used in the deadly school shooting in a news conference.

7:37 p.m.

The GBI has announced that they will be charging Colt Gray’s father, 54-year-old Colin Gray, with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.

5:53 p.m.

Family identifies one of the surviving victims as Taylor Jones. She was life-flighted to Grady Memorial Hospital and is currently listed as stable.

5:06 p.m.

Governor Brian Kemp has ordered all flags across the state to be flown at half-staff until all four victims have been laid to rest.

1:57 p.m.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Colt Gray has been charged with four counts of felony murder.

The autopsies of the four victims will be performed today at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office.

11:23 a.m.

Channel 2 Action News has confirmed that Colt Gray will appear in court on Friday morning.

11:00 a.m.

Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Justin Gray has obtained a report that details the investigation into the accused shooter a year before he allegedly killed four people and wounded nine more at Apalachee High School.

Gov. Kemp, GBI director, Barrow County sheriff provide update on Apalachee High School shooting

4:28 A.M., Thursday

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice confirms shooting suspect in custody at Gainesville RYDC.

10:52 P.M.

GoFundMe links have been created for:

Christian Angulo, 14

Richard Aspinwall, 39

Apalachee High School Centralized Hub

Apalachee High School Shooting Victim’s Fund

9:14 p.m.

All patients at NGMC Barrow and Braselton that were injured have been treated and released. The patient at NGMC Gainesville is stable.

The GBI said they believe everyone else will survive the shooting.

9:07 p.m.

The GBI has identified the victims who were killed as:

Mason Schermerhorn, 14

Christian Angelo, 14

Richard Aspinwall, 39

Cristina Irimie, 53

9:04 p.m.

The GBI said there is no evidence there was any additional shooter, but agents are investigating the accused shooter’s associates.

9:02 p.m.

Gov. Brian Kemp is addressing the media for the first since four people were killed and nine were injured in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School.

“This hits home for us. Being from Athens just down the road, having a daughter that taught first grade just a few years ago, this is our worst nightmare,” Kemp said.

8:01 pm.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Atlanta have released a statement saying that in May 2023, the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center got several anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting at an unidentified location. The threats, which were posted to an online gaming site, contained pictures of guns.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office located a possible subject, a 13-year-old boy, who denied making the threats. They spoke to the teen’s father, who said the family did own hunting rifles but the teen did not have access to guns. At the time, there was no probable cause for arrest.

The FBI has confirmed to Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Justin Gray that the 13-year-old was Colt Gray, the same teen arrested in connection to the shooting that killed four people at Apalachee High School.

7:35 p.m.

The GBI says they will update the media again tonight at 9 p.m.

7:16 p.m.

The GBI now says eight of the people injured in the shooting are students and one is a teacher. The severity of their injuries has not been released.

6:39 p.m.

The GBI and ATF have swarmed what appears to be the suspected shooter’s house. They appear to be collecting evidence.

6:05 p.m.

All Barrow County Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday.

5:34 p.m.

A mother has confirmed that her son, Mason Schermerhorn, who was a student at the high school, was among the victims killed in the shooting. Family members had circulated Schermerhorn’s picture on social media when the couldn’t locate him. His mother told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln that her son, who is autistic, was among the dead.

4:40 p.m.

Apalachee High School will be closed for the rest of the week, but counseling will be available to the community.

4:33 p.m.

The GBI said two students and two teachers are among the dead.

All nine people who were injured were shot “in some capacity” according to the sheriff.

The suspect has been identified as 14-year-old Colt Gray who will be charged with murder and will be handled as an adult.

4:19 p.m.

Former President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social, writing:

“Our hearts are with the victims and loved ones of those affected by the tragic event in Winder, Ga. Those cherished children were taken from us far too soon by a sick and deranged monster.”

4:16 p.m.

Northeast Georgia Health System said they treated two gunshot victims with non-life-threatening injuries at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Barrow. Four additional patients were taken to that hospital with anxiety/panic attacks.

Another gunshot wound victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical center in Gainesville with non-life-threatening injuries. One patient was treated at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton with symptoms of anxiety/panic attack.

3:54 p.m.

A woman says her father, a teacher and coach at the school, was one of the victims who was shot and wounded at Apalachee High School. Katie Phenix said David Phenix, who is a curriculum specialist, was shot in the foot and hip and rushed into surgery. He is currently stable and recovering.

3:38 p.m.

A 14-year-old student has been identified as the shooter, according to ABC News.

3:25 p.m.

Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statement, reading:

“Marty, the girls, and I are heartbroken by today’s tragedy at Apalachee High School. This is a day every parent dreads, and Georgians everywhere will hug their children tighter this evening because of this painful event.

We continue to work closely with local, state, and federal partners to make any and all resources available to help this community on this incredibly difficult day and in the days to come.”

2:37 p.m.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, reports of additional shootings at nearby schools are false.

2:26 p.m.

President Joe Biden has released a statement, writing, in part:

“Jill and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short due to more senseless gun violence and thinking of all of the survivors whose lives are forever changed. What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues to tear our communities apart. Students across the country are learning how to duck and cover instead of how to read and write. We cannot continue to accept this as normal.”

2:18 p.m.

The GBI said nine people were taken to hospitals with injuries.

1:53 p.m.

Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco spoke to a student, who said at least one of her classmates was killed and several more were injured. She said the shooting happened on E Hall.

1:46 p.m.

At least four people are dead, sources confirmed to Channel 2 Action News. The Barrow County Coroner said none of the victims have been identified yet.

1:20 p.m.

The shooter has been “neutralized” according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Authorities initially said the shooter had been taken into custody.

1:17 p.m.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said they plan to provide another statement to the public at 4 p.m.

1:13 p.m.

Deputies say they are in the process of reuniting students with their parents.

“This is going to take multiple days to get answers as to what happened and why this happened,” deputies said. “We ask that you please be patient with us.”

1:09 p.m.

One gunshot victim has been taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Barrow and another victim is en route to Northeast Medical Center in Gainesville.

12:59 p.m.

Channel 2′s Matt Johnson spoke to one mother, who said her son’s coach locked the door and barricaded the students inside as shots rang out.

12:46 p.m.

Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement.

“My prayers are with the high school students, staff and families affected by the senseless act of violence in Winder, Georgia. I have been in contact with Chief Schierbaum, and the Atlanta Police Department has been working with the Atlanta Public Schools Police Department to bolster patrols around our schools for the rest of the day out of an abundance of caution. APD has also been on standby in case law enforcement agencies need assistance with this incident. May God comfort the victims and their loved ones in the difficult days ahead.”

12:36 p.m.

Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco spoke to a woman who said her grandson is a 10th-grader at the school. She said that he is OK and with his mother.

“You know they have the kids still at the field. You know it’s just humbling. Never thought this would happen in this small county,” she said.

12:34 p.m.

President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation, according to the White House:

“President Biden has been briefed by his Homeland Security Advisor, Liz Sherwood-Randall, on the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia and his administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information.”

12:29 p.m.

At least one victim with a gunshot wound has been taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. That person’s identity and condition has not been released.

12:21 p.m.

Emergency workers wheeled someone away from the stadium on a stretcher. It’s unclear if that person was injured in the shooting.

12:15 p.m.

Channel 2′s Audrey Washington is at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, where she saw patients being rushed into the emergency room.

12:11 p.m.

A second medical helicopter has responded to the school.

12:10 p.m.

The GBI is also responding to the scene and urging people to avoid the area while authorities investigate.

12:08 p.m.

A suspect has been taken into custody.

12:06 p.m.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office confirms there have been casualties at the high school, but didn’t reveal how many victims there are or their conditions.

12:01 pm.

Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement, writing:

“I have directed all available state resources to respond to the incident at Apalachee High School and urge all Georgians to join my family in praying for the safety of those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across the state. We will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gather information and further respond to this situation.”

12:00 p.m.

The FBI office in Gainesville is assisting with the investigation, they said in a statement:

“FBI Atlanta is aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our agents are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement.”

11:50 a.m.

At least one person was being loaded into a medical helicopter that had landed on the field. That person was flown to a local hospital. His or her condition is unclear.

There were at least six ambulances at the scene. Emergency crews loaded at least one more person onto an ambulance.

11:40 a.m

Students appear to be gathering in the stadium. School officials said students have been cleared to be released to their families.

At one point, students gathered in what appeared to be a prayer circle on the football field. Another prayer circle gathered in the end zone.

GBI officials, Barrow County sheriff discuss timeline of deadly Apalachee High School shooting

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