Colin Gray, 55, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Georgia for second-degree murder, two days after his son, Colt Gray, received a life sentence for a school shooting. Prosecutors argued the father provided the weapon and ignored mental health red flags, marking a turning point in holding parents criminally responsible for their children's actions.
Colt Gray, 16, who pleaded guilty to 55 counts including murder for the Sept. 4, 2024, Apalachee High School shooting, discussed his online fame with his mother in jail calls, prompting her ban from contacting him. Sentencing hearing reveals planning and idolization of mass shooters.
Colt Gray, 16, faces a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing Friday for the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, Georgia, which killed four people and wounded several others. Charged as an adult, Gray previously pleaded not guilty to murder and other counts. His father was convicted for providing the rifle.
A 16-year-old boy accused of a 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has a "Non-Negotiated Plea and Sentencing Hearing" set for July 24. Colt Gray, who pleaded not guilty to murder charges, faces a judge's sentencing decision as no plea deal was reached with the state.
A judge has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for July 24 for Colt Gray, 16, accused in the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers. Gray faces charges including murder.
British Columbia is preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to report violent ChatGPT activity by the perpetrator of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. The province is coordinating with Canadian families who have already filed lawsuits in California.
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros suggests a nihilistic violent extremist network, '764', may have influenced perpetrators of a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students and injured 20. The information has been sent to the National Bureau of Investigation for verification.
The Onion is launching a parody of Alex Jones' Infowars, with proceeds going to Sandy Hook families. The satirical venture aims to mimic Jones' style while The Onion continues its legal bid to acquire the conspiracy platform.
Philippine authorities recovered a 9mm pistol and a .38 calibre revolver from two minors, aged 14 and 15, in Tacloban. The revolver was traced to a security agency in Cebu City. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to control gun proliferation and the provisions of Republic Act 10591.
SCMP presents a selection of seven recent news stories. The first highlight details US and Iran talks in Switzerland, which reportedly cooled tensions and led to assets being returned to Iran, though key issues remain unresolved. Other mentioned highlights include a deadly school shooting in the Philippines and a Chinese man jailed for breeding snakes.
Philippine authorities temporarily banned the GoreBox online gaming app after a school shooting in Tacloban killed three students and injured 20. One suspect reportedly played the game, known for graphic violence. The ban is a precautionary measure to assess the platform's role in the tragic incident.
The Philippines temporarily blocked the Gorebox gaming app after a 14-year-old suspect in a Tacloban school shooting, which killed three students, was found to be a player. Authorities are investigating the game's potential influence on the suspects.
Philippine police confirmed a student involved in a school shooting posted gun-related videos online, including firing a weapon. The cybercrime agency temporarily banned the violent game GoreBox, played by a suspect. Speculation arose about inspiration from the Columbine massacre due to a suspect's shirt.
SCMP's weekly Asia report features a story on Malaysian tourists facing backlash in China for mocking locals, and mentions a fatal school shooting in the Philippines, among other highlights.
Two students, aged 14 and 15, were arrested in Tacloban City, Leyte, following a school incident involving a .38 revolver and a 9mm pistol. Police suspect a grudge stemming from school bullying as the motive.
Two students, aged 14 and 15, opened fire with handguns at San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, Philippines, killing three students and wounding seven. The suspects, who claimed they were bullied, were arrested. The incident has prompted calls for increased school security.
Three students were killed and others injured after two peers opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, Philippines. Police believe a "grudge" over bullying motivated the 14 and 15-year-old suspects, who were armed with two firearms.
A shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines, left three dead and five injured. One suspect, a minor, has been apprehended, while a second remains at large. The motive and relationship between victims and suspects are under investigation.
Two minors, aged 15 and 14, allegedly fired randomly inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte. Police are investigating bullying as a potential motive, with the suspects using .38-calibre and 9mm firearms. Video showed panicked students hiding during the incident.
Three people were killed and five injured in a shooting at a school in Barangay San Jose, central Philippines. Police arrested one suspect, a minor, and are searching for a second. An investigation into the motive is ongoing.
Three people were killed and five injured in a school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines. A 15-year-old student is in custody, and police suspect bullying as the motive.
In a Belgrade retrial, the parents of a 13-year-old boy who killed 10 people at an elementary school in 2023 have been sentenced to jail. The father received 14 years and six months for neglect and endangerment, while the mother got two years and 11 months for neglect.
A teenager injured in a January 2025 Nashville high school shooting sues Omnilert, maker of an AI gun detection system that failed to alert during the incident, citing operational limitations and overstated marketing claims.
Families of victims of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting are suing OpenAI for negligence, alleging the company failed to act on flagged ChatGPT conversations indicating the shooter's violent plans.
