The mother of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, Marcee Gray, reportedly warned the school of an “extreme emergency” just before her 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, allegedly opened fire on September 4, according to a family member.
In a text message to her sister, Annie Brown, Marcee revealed she had alerted the school’s counselor that morning, fearing an impending disaster. Brown, the suspect’s aunt, shared that Marcee had learned concerning information about her son, though the specifics remain unclear.
According to reports, Marcee’s call to the school lasted 10 minutes and occurred around 9:50 a.m., roughly 30 minutes before the shooting began. Tragically, two students and two teachers lost their lives in the incident, with nine others injured.
Brown explained that Marcee’s concern stemmed from her son discussing a school shooting earlier that day. Despite the warning, confusion over the suspect’s identity delayed any intervention before the attack unfolded.
This devastating event highlights ongoing issues within the family, as Marcee had pleaded guilty to a family violence charge in December, and the suspect’s father, Colin Gray, was arrested for his role in allowing Colt access to a weapon.
Colin had previously informed investigators of Colt’s struggles with bullying and his parents’ separation, emphasizing the boy’s need for help, which he did not receive.
