Apalachee Shooter's Mother Not Charged Over Legal Grounds

A shooting happened at Apalachee High School.

The shooter was a boy named Colt.

His mother, Marcee, was not charged with any crime.

The district attorney, Brad Smith, said there was no evidence that Marcee helped or was involved.

Colt’s father, Colin Gray, was convicted for buying the rifle used in the attack.

Because Marcee never had custody of Colt, wasn’t at the school that day, and didn’t give him the gun, the court decided she could not be charged.

The decision shows how prosecutors look for clear legal links before filing charges.

The case is still being handled by the Barrow County court.

The main point is that Marcee was not found legally responsible for the shooting.