Apalachee shooter Colt Gray looks almost unrecognizable in latest court hearing

Accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray appeared in court Tuesday looking almost unrecognizable from his infamous booking photo.

Gray, then 14, had shoulder-length dyed blonde hair in his mugshot, but the now 15-year-old had a neater appearance in court Tuesday. He had black hair slicked back and was wearing glasses, a collared shirt, a quarter zipper and khaki pants.

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Attorney Aisha Broderick, who was appointed to represent Gray in October, reportedly told the judge that Gray’s medical evaluation was still incomplete. CBS News. He said the evaluation, which is expected to be completed by the end of February, will guide the defense. CBS News added that Gray’s next hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2026.

Gray is accused of carrying out a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4, 2024, in which he allegedly killed four people and injured nine others. The murdered teachers were 39-year-old Richard Aspinwall and 53-year-old Cristina Irimie, and the students were 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo.

From left to right: Authorities say math teachers Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie were killed along with Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. (Fox News)

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In October 2024, Gray was charged with 55 felonies, including four counts of felony murder in the shooting. His father, Colin Gray, was also charged with 29 felonies, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.

The elder Gray could face up to 180 years in prison if convicted, while his son could face life in prison. New York PostHe stated that Colt, who is a minor, could not face the death penalty.

The suspected attacker was identified as 14-year-old student Colt Gray. (Barrow County Sheriff’s Office)

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In 2023, before the shooting, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office visited Gray’s home multiple times and in May 2023 had flagged the younger Gray as the suspected person leading up to the shooting after a report of online threats to shoot up a middle school he attended. Police investigated the threat and met with the father and son at their home on May 21, 2023.

Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca and Stepheny Price contributed to this report.