Alert – Student Colt Gray, 14, named as Georgia High School shooter
The mass shooter who killed two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School, in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning has been named as Colt Gray.
The high school, which is home to around 1,900 students, is 25 miles west of Athens.
Nine victims were taken to hospitals with gunshot injuries, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The shooting was reported at 10.23am – and Gray surrendered to police when he was apprehended.
Colt Gray is a 14-year-old student who attended Apalachee High School, authorities confirmed.
20:36
SHOOTING SUSPECT IS NAMED
The Georgia mass shooter has been named as Colt Gray
Gray is a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School
He is accused of killing two students and two teachers and injuring nine others
Gray, who surrendered to police, will be tried for murder as an adult
20:35
CONFIRMED: Two students, two teachers dead
Police confirmed that there are a total of four victims dead
They are two students, and two adults
The suspect, Colt Gray, will be charged as an adult
04:25
Suspected shooter Colt Gray, 14, was on the FBI's radar for over a year
At a press conference late on Wednesday, officials confirmed reports that the FBI interviewed accused gunman Colt Gray, 14, and his father last year following ‘several anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting at an unidentified location and time.’
Officials said Gray ‘denied making the threats online’ at the time, and the only action taken was to warn local schools to ‘continually monitor’ the troubled teen.
03:33
Authorities say they are still investigating how Gray brought the firearm onto campus
Authorities say they are still looking into how the suspected gunman Colt Gray, 14, was able to bring a gun into school.
At a Wednesday evening press conferece, officials said he used a ‘AR platform-style weapon’ in the massacre, but are still unclear on who owned the gun or where he got it from.
‘We’re still trying to clarify a lot of the timeline from the time that he got here to school today until the incident,’ Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said.
01:26
Breaking:All four victims named by officials
At a press conference Wednesday night, officials named the victims as teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall, and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14.
23:42
First victim identified as Mason Schermerhorn, 14
The first victim of the Apalachee High School shooting has been identified as 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn.
The victim’s family told Channel 12 News that Schermerhorn, an autistic student, was among four people killed when a shooter – named as Colt Gray, 14 – opened fire Wednesday morning.
22:07
Student says she was sat next to Colt Gray minutes before he opened fire
A junior at the school, Lyela Sayerath, said she was sat next to Colt Gray in algebra class minutes before he began the shooting spree.
She told CNN that Colt left the classroom at the beginning of their class at 9:45am, around half an hour before active shooter alerts sounded.
Gray didn’t take a bathroom pass, she said, leading her to initially think he was merely skipping class – before a loudspeaker announcement told teachers to check their emails.
Shortly after, Sayerath said Gray returned outside their classroom, and went to open the door for him before jumping back at the sight of his gun.
‘I guess he saw we weren’t going to let him in. And I guess the classroom next to me, their door was open so I think he just started shooting in the classroom,’ she said.
She said he proceeded to fire off a number of bullets ‘one after another’, adding: ‘When we heard it, most people just dropped to the floor and like kind of crawled in an area like piled on top of each other.’
Sayerath said her friend was in the next classroom and witnessed someone being shot, which left him ‘shaken up’. ‘He saw somebody get shot. He had blood on him. He was kinda limping. He looked horrified,’ she added.
21:52
Sheriff gives emotional speech after shooting
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith gave an impassioned speech about the shooting at an evening press conference.
‘I never imagined that I would be speaking to the media in my career over the pure evil that happened today.
‘This hits home for me. I was born and raised here, I went to school in this school system. My kids go to this school system. I am proud of this school system.
‘My heart hurts for these kids and this community.
‘Hate will not prevail in this county. I want that to be very clear and known. Love will prevail over what happened here today. I assure you of that.’
21:47
Kamala Harris roasted for off-script speech about shooting
Kamal Harris went off-script while addressing the shooting at an afternoon appearance.
Kamala Harris goes off script to talk about Georgia school shooting
Kamala Harris went off script on Wednesday to blast the epidemic of school shootings in the United States, calling them 'senseless' and saying 'it does not have to be this way.'
The Vice President first mispronounced the name of the town where the shooting occurred, then started talking about how much she loved Gen Z.
There was immediate backlash.
21:44
Shooter Colt Gray shot 13 people before 'giving up'
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith confirmed at a late afternoon press conference that Gray was confronted by two school resource officers inside Apalachee High School ‘minutes’ after opening fire.
Gray immediately surrendered, he said.
‘He gave up, got on the ground and shooter took him into custody.’
He had by that point injured nine people and killed four – two teachers and two students.
20:46
Officials refuse to say if shooter's victims were 'targets'
Officials said that it is unclear if Colt Gray, the shooter at the high school, had any specific targets: ‘We don’t know of any targets at this point’
20:43
Schools will be closed for the rest of the week
Officials confirmed that the school will be closed for the rest of the week
Counseling will be made available for those affected
20:35
The subject 'immediately surrendered'
The male suspect, named Colt Gray, gave himself up to police as soon as they found him inside the school, officials said at a press conference at 4:30pm.
The Sherriff refused to say what weapon Gray used during the mass shooting
20:07
Horrifying footage shows students running as shots are fired
A video shows the moment students were evacuated from their classroom by heavily-armed law enforcement officers.
The students were instructed to quicky exit their classroom in a single-file line.
19:35
Coroner says officials are still 'looking for bodies'
Barrow County coroner Kenny Cooper told The Washington Post that officials ‘are still going classroom to classroom – and it’s a big high school – looking for bodies.’
Cooper added: ‘It’s terrible. Please pray for us.’
19:28
Georgia governor Brian Kemp says he is 'heartbroken' after shooting
19:19
Apalachee High School received phone threat before shooting
The Georgia high schoool received a phone threat on Wednesday before the shooting happened, according to CNN.
The caller reportedly claimed there would be shootings at five schools and that Apalachee would be the first to be attacked.
Officials are investigating the origin of the call.
19:13
VP Harris calls Georgia school shooting a 'senseless tragedy'
Vicepresident Kamala Harris said on Wednesday in New Hampshire that ‘it’s ‘outrageous that every day in our country, parents have to send their children to school worried about whether or not their child will come hoe alive.’
She added: ‘We have to end this epidemic of gun violence in our country once and for all. It doesn’t have to be this way.’
18:50
Terrified parents and students continue reuniting on campus
Students wait to be picked up by their parents after a shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4.
At least four people were killed, per authorities.
18:46
Shooter believed to be 14-year-old male
The Apalachee High school shooter is believed to be a 14-year-old male, law enforcement sources told CNN.
It’s unclear if he was a student at the school.
Police have not released any details about the shooter’s identity.
18:41
Four killed, nine taken to the hospital, Georgia officials confirm
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that four people were killed in the school shooting at the Apalachee High School today.
The agency added that reports that the suspect had been ‘neutralized’ are ‘innacurate’
They said the suspect is alive and in custody
18:25
VP Harris has been briefed on the shooting
A White House official said Harris ‘will receive regular updates from her staff as additional information becomes available. The Biden-Harris administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials.’
Harris is expected to address the shooting later today in New Hampshire
18:20
First injured victim identified: Coach and special ed teacher shot in the foot and hip
Katie Phenix shared on Facebook that her dad David Phenix, a special education teacher and coach at Apalachee High School, was one of the shooting victims
She wrote: ‘We are so thankful for all the texts, calls, and messages about my dad. There was a shooting this morning at Apalachee High School and my dad was shot in the foot and in the hip, shattering his hip bone. ‘He arrived to the hospital alert and awake. He just got out of surgery and is stable. ‘We will update as we hear new information. We are so, so lucky, but please keep our family as well as the AHS family in your prayers.’
18:06
At least four dead, 30 injured: reports
Several local outlets have reported that the death toll from the school shooting in Geogia has climbed to four
Moreover, reports say at least 30 others were injured
18:04
Families reunite outside high school after shooting
Parents and students leave the scene after being reunited after a shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia
17:54
AG Merrick Garland says he is 'devastated' by shooting
Garland said on Wednesday: ‘We are still gathering information but the FBI and ATF are on the scene, working with state, local and federal partners’
He added: ‘I’m devastated for the families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy. The Justice Department stands ready to provide resources or support the Winder community needs in the days ahead.’
17:41
Heartbreaking texts between boy and his mom during Georgia high school shooting
Erin Clark received a text message from her son, Ethan, at 10.23am on Wednesday morning telling her that there was a school shooting underway.
He wrote: ‘school shooting rn (right now). I’m scared. I’m not joking.’
His mom responded instantly, assuring him that she was leaving work. In a heartbreaking response, Ethan wrote: ‘I love you.’
School shooting prompts heartbreaking texts between a boy and his mom
Heartbreaking messages between a student at Apalachee High School and his mom have revealed the moment kids learned there was an active shooter.
17:16
Sheriff's office calls shooting an 'evil thing'
Barrow County Officer Jud Smith spoke to the press outside Apalachee High School
‘What you see behind us is an evil thing,’ he said.
Smith said there are multiple people injured but did not specify how many
He called the situation ‘very fluid’ and ‘ongoing’
Smith added: ‘We do have a suspect in custody and we are asking for patience to make sure we get this right.’
17:08
Students pictured in 'prayer circle
Students were pictured standing in a circle, seemingly in prayer, after they evacuated the north Georgia school and ran to the football field on Wednesday
17:01
Apalachee High School is 'cleared for dismissal'
The school has toldp parents they can begin picking up their children
Other Barrow County Schools remain on ‘soft lockdown’ as a precation, per authorities
The school district said: ‘The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office says this is for the safety of everyone right now. Please do not visit your child’s school at this time. We cannot release students during a lockdown. We will let you know as soon as BCSO says it is all clear for dismissal.’
16:59
Student 'heard screams' as shots rang in school
Sergio Candera, a senior at Apalachee High School, told ABC News he was in chemistry class when he heard gunshots
He said: ‘My teacher goes and opens the door to see what’s going on. Another teacher comes running in and tells her to close the door because there’s an active shooter’
Candera said he heard screams from outside hsi classroom as he ‘huddled up’ with his classmates
16:52
President Biden has been briefed on the shooting
The White House told CNN president Biden was briefed on the shooting by his Homeland Security adviser, Liz Sherwood-Randal
The White House said the ‘administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information.’
16:51
Two dead, four wounded: report
NBC reports that two people have been killed in the shooting at Apalachee High School
Moreover, four people have been reported injured
A suspect is in custody but police have not released any details about them
16:38
Harrowing scene as parents try to reunite with students
Parents outside the school have been seen crying and franticaly asking if anyone knows the names of those affected by the shooting
One crying mom says she can’t get in touch with her senior son, frantically asking news crews if they know the names of those who are injured
Some parents ran about a mile, leaving their cars behind to get closer to the school
16:32
Petrified parents show up amid 'active shooter situation'
Parents of students at Apalachee High School have been posting online as they await news from their children
16:29
Students seen running for safety
Hundreds of students were seen evacuating the school, moving into the football stadium for safety
16:20
Multiple agencies including the FBI responding to school shooting
The FBI’s Atlanta office said: ‘FBI Atlanta is aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our agents are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement.’
Georgia state police and the Barrow County sherriff’s office are also among the law enforcement agencies at the scene
16:09
One suspect in custody after shooting
Multiple outlets have reported there is one suspect in custody following the lockdown at the high school
The sheriff’s office said: ‘At the time of this release, one suspect is in custody, and casualties have been reported however details on the number or their conditions is not available at this time.’
The school district has told parents they can pick up their children
16:08
Sheriff confirms shooting, casualties
The Barrow County Sheriff’s office told CNN there have been casualties in the shooting
They have yet to specify how many people were injured and if any are students
16:01
School is 25 miles west of Athens
Apalachee High School is one of two high schools in the district
It has about 1,900 students in gardes 9 through 12.
16:00
At least one injured person evacuated on a medical helicopter
At least one person was loaded into a medic helicopter on a stretcher and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
Grady Memorial is the largest hospital in northern Georgia
15:57
Officers with long weapons seen entering school
Heavily-armed police were seen entering the school as students were evacuated into the football stadium.
15:56
Georgia governor reacts to school shooting
Governor Brian Kemp has responded to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County, 25 miles west of Athens.
Police have confirmed they are responding to an active shooter situation.
15:51
Welcome to DailyMail.com's live blog
We will be bringing you the latest updates on the unfolding situation at Apalachee High School, in Winder, Georgia.
Key Updates
SHOOTING SUSPECT IS NAMED
CONFIRMED: Two students, two teachers dead
Horrifying footage shows students running as shots are fired
Coroner says officials are still 'looking for bodies'
Apalachee High School received phone threat before shooting
First injured victim identified: Coach and special ed teacher shot in the foot and hip
TOP STORIES
The worst thing you can say to a cancer sufferer, and the other ways you're annoying them without realising it – as revealed by a bereaved wife
Moment terrifying flood surges through Majorcan resort after biblical downpour which claimed the life of British hiker and left her partner missing
Boy, 14, charged with the murder of grandfather, 80, who was allegedly 'kicked to death' metres from his home while walking his dog
Experts reveal sneaky way your phone listens in on your conversations – and how to stop it
White House slaps down 'insane and ridiculous' suggestion Kamala Harris uses various 'accents' after social media frenzy
Fat cat bosses of firms in firing line over Grenfell: From Aston Martin-driving director with 'Bond' number plate to exec who bought €7.5M seafront mansion a year after disaster – as their employees' sickening texts are revealed
Picking your nose is a 'significant risk factor' for ALZHEIMER'S, research suggests
Robert Jenrick tops initial round of Tory leader ballot ahead of Kemi Badenoch – as Priti Patel becomes the first hopeful knocked out by MPs
Saturn's iconic rings will DISAPPEAR in months, NASA says
Inside evil crimes of 'Dirty Dozen' paedophile ring who lured young boys to dingy flat with promise of funfair games – as disappearance of Mark Tildesley set to air in C5 documentary
Husband 'drugged and raped his wife 200 times before he started inviting scores of other men to his house to take turns having sex with her while she was unconscious'
Moment asteroid hits Earth's atmosphere like a ball of fire
Grenfell Tower firefighter who was forced to leave desperate victim behind in the burning building reveals how he suffered from guilt and PTSD as 'cataclysmic list of failings' are revealed in report into the disaster
QUENTIN LETTS: Some may say this was the Commons at its best… But count me out
Apalachee High School junior who sat next to mass shooting suspect Colt Gray reveals his bizarre behavior before he gunned down four
Remaining hereditary peers to be kicked out of the House of Lords under legislation tabled today
Travis Kelce's team call in lawyers over leaked 'contract' that claimed to reveal the exact date his relationship with Taylor Swift would end: Fake PR 'strategy document' spread online gave illusion their year-long love story was a sham
Prince Harry 'won't return to royal duties unless William apologises' but would be willing to 'help out' the Firm if asked by his father, report claims
Tim Walz's family members reveal they are backing TRUMP in bombshell leaked photo
Bombshell congressional report on Trump assassination attempt reveals 'who REALLY took the first shot at Thomas Crooks'
Heartbreaking texts between boy and his mom during Georgia high school shooting revealed
Oasis SLAM dynamic pricing after furious backlash from fans unable to get their hands on comeback reunion tour tickets – and reveal two extra Wembley shows
Suspect in custody after mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
Boy, 17, obsessively listened to the same two lines of a Beatles track before massacring his brother, 12, and parents on his father's 51st birthday
Scientists find 'aging waves' at 44 and 60 as they blow apart idea we gradually grow older
Morgan Stanley boss and his wife who died in Mike Lynch superyacht disaster SURVIVED initial sinking only to 'suffocate to death in an air bubble while awaiting rescue', reports claim
Barron Trump will attend NYU's Stern School of Business, Donald reveals
Rattled Keir Starmer repeatedly calls Rishi Sunak 'PM' as he is berated for 'choosing' to hand cash to 'highly-paid' train drivers instead of helping pensioners heat homes during brutal Commons clashes
Trump's campaign in chaos as infighting among 'grifters,' 'hucksters' and 'profiteers' on his team threatens his presidential bid
Damning Grenfell report lays bare 'path to disaster' that turned tower block into deathtrap and left 72 dead: 'Dishonest' firms, 'complacent' governments and 'indifferent' authorities are skewered for 'decades of failure' that led to inferno
'Touch her again and I'll knock you the f**k out!' Shocking moment British husband 'defends his wife' after bumping into two Chinese tourists, sparking extraordinary clash that left him with ripped shirt
FBI questioned Georgia high school shooting suspect Colt Gray last year over threats and alerted districts to monitor teenager after anonymous tip
Math teacher named as victim of Georgia high school shooting as witnesses describe horror of walking past 'blood and bodies'
Florida runner Arielle Valdes' body is found five days after she vanished
Cowardly Kamala has just failed her first test to be president! DAN MCLAUGHLIN says Harris's pathetic response to Hamas's execution of an American should terrify everyone
Fani Willis and ex-lover Nathan Wade turn up TOGETHER on police bodycam during pregnant daughter Kinaya's arrest in Georgia – months after Fulton County DA insisted they called it quits
Ministers slammed for 'making excuses' over winter fuel allowance axe after briefing that state pension could rise £400 in April thanks to 'triple lock'
Popular YouTuber dies at 58 after apologizing to fans in heartbreaking clip
Pregnant woman suffers miscarriage and loses unborn baby after being attacked by teenagers while waiting for the bus
Queen legend Brian May reveals he suffered a stroke which left him with 'no control' over his arm
Republican Liz Cheney reveals she is voting for Kamala Harris
Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs issues chilling warning about Trump assassination attempt: 'The government is smirking in our face'
Shoppers race to Lowe's for $600 household item on sale for just $60
Alabama widow's heartbreak after husband died on operating table 'when surgeons removed the WRONG organ'
Top Model reality star is shot dead 'by her husband before he turns gun on himself at their home'
Sleep doctor warns this 'is the most misused supplement in the world'
Friend of grandfather, 80, 'kicked to death while seconds from home' says he feels 'sick' over the tragedy as he pays tribute to 'proper gent'
Tragedy as boy, 12, took his own life after struggling with ADHD and autism – as tributes pour in for the 'cheeky chappy'
Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard suffers another major blow ahead of product launch
Bachelorette finale sparks fury as ABC is slammed for 'cruel' and 'inhumane' treatment of star Jenn Tran
Mother of three young boys found dead along with their father 'in triple-murder-suicide' pays tribute to her children and 'amazing husband'
Husband who drugged his wife to film her being raped by 50 men took part in orgies with up to three other perverts who took turns having sex with his unconscious victim, trial hears
Depraved husband 'who drugged and filmed his wife being raped by 50 men' covered for his vile crimes by accusing her of having affairs while he was out cycling and playing boules, court hears
Father's tragic final act as he was stabbed to death on his 51st birthday by his son, 17, who also killed his mother and 12-year-old brother in senseless rampage is revealed
DAN HODGES: This week we had the final proof – you can't trust a single word Keir Starmer says
Baby found dead at a Brisbane family daycare
Bully billionaire bride Katherine Asplundh tries to rebrand as an influencer by flaunting her wealth on TikTok after name-change saga
Oasis fans are told they can SUE Ticketmaster for damages over loathed dynamic pricing model with claims vendor may have broken consumer law as the government, competition watchdog and EU regulators all line up to investigate the fiasco
Wakerley: Shattered mother breaks her silence after baby boy was found dead at Brisbane daycare centre – as harrowing theory about the one-year-old's final moments
Dallas police confirm Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is in Texas city unleashing chaos
Tim Walz's brother warns Democratic VP hopeful 'is not the type of character' you want in the White House: 'The stories I could tell'
How Grenfell Tower disaster unfolded minute by horrifying minute: As 1,700-page inquiry report is published – how schoolgirl was told to 'keep her spirits up' and residents were told to stay put as fire ravaged building