The father of the mass shooting suspect accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, told investigators this week he had purchased the gun used in the killings as a holiday present for his son in December 2023, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation.

Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student, is accused of killing two students and two teachers with an AR-style rifle in the Wednesday shooting. Nine more people were hospitalized.

One source told CNN the AR-15-style rifle was purchased at a local gun store as a Christmas present.

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    12 days ago

    One thing I learned in the Army was someone always has a bigger gun. So it’s what you do with the one you have that matters. After all, men have captured entire trenches with nothing but a pistol; while the guys with the big guns spent weeks pounding away to no satisfaction.

    (I see the door but I’m not leaving until I finish this beer. Any attempts to force me will result in more punishment)

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      12 days ago

      I hate when guys with big guns are pounding away but getting no satisfaction

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        12 days ago

        Makes for great video though. All those batteries lined up, and firing their shots.

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          12 days ago

          I agree, love when they put some fresh batteries in and you can really feel the vibrations