Mother questions Georgia school’s response to deadly shooting last week

A Georgia mother says her warning to school administrators about a student in crisis was ignored, potentially preventing the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. The mother of one of the students who was in class with the 14-year-old gunman who killed four people claims school administrators failed to respond to her concerns. “The school could have prevented these deaths,” Rabecca Sayarath said, expressing frustration at the lack of response.

Authorities confirmed that the shooter, Colt Gray, has been charged with four counts of murder, but the investigation into the moments leading up to the violence is ongoing. Gray’s family reportedly warned the school about his mental state, but no immediate action was taken, raising questions about the school’s preparation.

Authorities, including Senator Raphael Warnock, praised first responders but refrained from criticizing the school’s handling of the incident. Meanwhile, Gray’s father is facing charges for providing the weapon used in the attack.

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