The Heart-Wrenching 911 Call From the Aunt of a Suspected Gunman at Apalachee High School

On the day of the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School, 11Alive obtained a 911 call made by a woman who identified herself as the aunt of the suspected gunman, Colt Gray. Sobbing on the call, she expressed her fears that her nephew may have been involved in the tragic incident that unfolded on Wednesday, September 4.

The distraught aunt shared details from a text message she received that morning, where Colt Gray apologized to his parents and mentioned being at Apalachee High School. She recounted how her family contacted the school counselor urgently after learning about a possible shooting, expressing her worry that Colt may have been involved.

Despite the chaos, the aunt provided her contact information to the 911 operator and requested they reach out to Colt’s mother first, as she was struggling to connect with anyone. Colt’s mother had made attempts to warn the school about her son’s distress before the shooting occurred.

More 911 Calls and Reactions

Additional 911 calls released by the sheriff’s office included concerns from parents of nearby schools about potential threats and worries about safety at vigils post the shooting. Notably, none of the released calls involved minors inside Apalachee High School during the incident.

One call came from a student’s boyfriend reporting an active shooter at Apalachee High, while another was from a mother whose daughter witnessed gunfire inside the school premises. The urgency and panic in these calls reflected the chaos and fear during the tragic event.

Response and Investigation

The Barrow County Sheriff confirmed that the shooting lasted less than a minute but resulted in four fatalities and injuries to nine individuals. Law enforcement response, including the arrest of the suspect Colt Gray, was swift following reports of the active shooter.

The timeline leading up to the shooting shed light on the events preceding the tragedy, including warning signs and actions taken by individuals involved. The GBI continued to investigate the incident, uncovering details about Colt Gray’s movements prior to the shooting.

As the community grappled with the aftermath of the Apalachee High School shooting, the impact of the incident reverberated across the region, prompting discussions about school safety and mental health support for students.