The FBI’s Atlanta office announced Wednesday that they had received tips concerning online threats last year related to Colt Gray, a then-13-year-old suspected in a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School.

In May 2023, the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center was alerted to anonymous reports of a potential school shooting at an undisclosed location. These reports were shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Among the threats were images of firearms, and the FBI traced these posts back to Georgia, specifically in Jackson County. They forwarded the findings to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, where Gray and his father were interviewed. His father stated that while they had hunting rifles at home, Gray did not have access to them.

At the time, there was insufficient evidence to warrant an arrest or further action by law enforcement. The Jackson County officials communicated the information to local educational institutions.

Apalachee High School is situated in Barrow County, distinct from Jackson County’s school district. It is unclear whether Gray was previously enrolled in a Jackson County school before transitioning to Barrow County School District.

During a news conference at 9 p.m., Chris Hosey, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), acknowledged the FBI’s findings.

On Wednesday, Gray was confirmed by the GBI as the individual responsible for the shooting that led to the deaths of two teachers and two students, with nine others injured at Apalachee High School.

In response, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Janis Mangum, addressed community concerns on Facebook, stating, “My inbox is filled with messages about social media posts regarding other potential threats. As far as I know, there isn’t a list confirming any of this,” the post read. “An investigation is ongoing at Apalachee. Let’s remain considerate of those affected by this tragedy and continue to pray for all involved.”