Colt Gray and the shooting at Apalachee high school

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Colt Gray and the shooting at the Apalachee High school

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Introduction

• September 4, 2024
• Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia
• Colt Gray, killed four poeple

1. Events that led to this tragedy
2. the profile of the teenager
3. the impact the incident on the American community and society

Context of the Shooting

• AR-15-style rifle

• Opened fire in school hall
• His mother warned the school administration
• This tragedy marked the 45th school shooting of the year in the US

People outside the school in the immediate aftermath of the shooting

Colt Gray's profile

• Targeted by an FBI investigation in 2023
• Authorities had already been in contact with the Gray family
• His father was arrested and faces serious charges
• Raises questions about parental responsibility

Community reactions and consequences

• Reaction immediate and emotional
• Demonstrations were held
• Parents and educator are demanding stricter safety measures
• This event highlighted the flaws

The debate on armed violence

• Hundreads of poeple lose their life in firearms incidents
• Some advocate for stricter laws, other defend the right to own a weapons
• Raises questions about mental health of adolescents

Conclusion

• Highlight complex issues related to gun violence, mental health and parental responsibility
• School safety depends on the collective
• Potencially influence public policies

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Sources : - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Apalachee_High_School_shooting - https://thestatetimes.com/2024/09/20/georgia-school-shooting-suspect-and-his-father-make-first-court-appearances/ -https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/etats-unis-qui-est-colt-gray-ladolescent-de-14-ans-soupconne-detre-lauteur-de-la-fusillade-dans-un-lycee-de-georgie-05-09-2024-SZL6AVZO75HYXDB24B2G42EKW4.php