Georgia school got even earlier warning about Colt Gray before deadly shooting, mom says
The mother of Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray claimed that teachers had noticed her son was making references to violence at the school — even before she called to warn administrators about him.
“The counselor said, ‘I wanted to let you know that earlier this morning, one of Colt’s teachers had sent me an email saying Colt had been making references to school shootings,” Marcee Gray told ABC News in a video interview from her home.
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Marcee Gray has previously been arrested on domestic violence, drug possession, property damage and driving under the influence charges. Robin Rayne for NY Post
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In an emotional interview, Marcee Gray said a school counselor warned her the morning of the massacre that her son had made troubling references to school shootings. CNN
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While many family members were horrified at Colt getting a gun, his mom, Marcee, posted a picture with the caption “Proud mama.” Marcee Gray/Instagram
“Between my gut feelings, the text messages, and now this email, you need to, like, run to the classroom,” she said.
What we know about alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray’s family Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray had a difficult home life filled with abuse and neglect. Gray’s mother, Marcee, has had multiple drug and domestic violence arrests. Gray’s father, Colin, allegedly bought his troubled son an AR-15 rifle for Christmas. He is facing charges for supplying the weapon. 
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Colt Gray’s father, Colin, and mother, Marcee.
Lauren Vickers, a neighbor of the family, says the children were often locked out of the home. Charles Polhamus, Colt’s maternal grandfather, says Colin Gray was verbally abusive toward his grandson and daughter. Colt’s aunt, Annie Brown, says Colt had been struggling with his mental health.
Authorities said Colt Gray opened fire about 30 minutes after his mother’s warnings. They said school resources officers tried to track down Colt, but stopped a different student instead.
Speaking of the two students and two teachers killed in the massacre, Marcee Gray told the network during the emotional interview, “If I could take their place, I would. I would in a heartbeat.”
