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Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Providing Gun Used in Apalachee High School Shooting

A man who supplied a firearm used in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia received a 15-year prison sentence. The incident resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers.

08/23/2026 · Georgia edition

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Why it matters locally: This national news story originates from a tragedy at Apalachee High School in Georgia, directly impacting the local community and highlighting the state's ongoing efforts to address gun violence and school safety.

A Georgia man received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday. He had provided the gun his son used in a shooting at Apalachee High School. The incident resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers. The court delivered the sentence after proceedings related to the firearms provision. The individual supplied the weapon that the shooter used within the school premises. Authorities confirmed the fatalities of two students and two teachers in the shooting. The legal process culminated in the sentencing for the firearm provider.

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