A jury swiftly convicted a man who gave his son a gun that has been linked to the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school, the latest U.S. parent taken to court when a child is accused of violence.
Prosecutors have extended responsibility beyond the shooters if they believe there's evidence that a parent contributed to the tragedy.
Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, northeast of Atlanta. Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting, has pleaded not guilty to a raft of charges.
Prosecutors said Colin Gray gave his son access to a gun and ammunition despite knowing that his mental health had deteriorated.
