Marshall County High School Shooting - WPSD Local 6

On the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2018, the unthinkable happened at Marshall County High School.

Kentucky State Police say just before 8:00 a.m., 15-year-old Gabriel Parker entered the school with a handgun and opened fire.

The shooting killed two students, 15-year-old Bailey Holt and 15-year-old Preston Cope. Twenty-one other people were injured. Of those, 16 suffered gunshot wounds.

Parker has been charged with two counts of first degree murder and 14 counts of first degree assault. Right now he is being tried in adult court. His next court date is August 3, 2018.

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Remembering Bailey Holt
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Gabriel Parker in court

Marshall County High School Shooting Stories

Marshall County High School shooting trial to be moved to Christian County

The trial is set to start on June 1, 2020.

Commonwealth Attorney Dennis Foust suggests Christian County as alternative to Marshall County in school shooting trial

Commonwealth Attorney Dennis Foust has responded to a request by defense attorneys to move the trial of the accused Marshall County High School shooter out of Marshall County.

Shooting suspect's attorneys request change of venue

The lawyers for the accused Marshall County High School shooter have asked the court for a change of venue.

Delay granted in Marshall County High School shooting civil cases

A judge has granted a delay in two civil cases against the teen accused in the Marshall County High School shooting.

Civil cases in Marshall County High School shooting may be delayed

Our cameras will be in the courtroom when a Marshall County judge makes his decision on whether to delay two civil lawsuits connected to last year's tragic school shooting.

Secretary of Education and KY Governor awarding grant at Marshall County High School

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin will be awarding a grant Wednesday afternoon to the Marshall County School District.

Chili cook-off fundraiser being held this weekend

A special chili cook-off is being held this weekend to raise money for a nursing scholarship in Bailey Holt's honor.

Gov. Bevin signs Senate Bill 1

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin ceremoniously signed Senate Bill 1, also known as the School Safety and Resiliency Act, into law Wednesday morning.

Trial date for Parker relies on later discussion for location

All eyes will be on a Marshall County courtroom Friday afternoon - when 17-year-old Gabriel Parker will appear in court.

Commonwealth's attorney explains max sentence in Gabriel Parker case

The death penalty is not an option in the case of Gabriel Parker because of his age when the Marshall County High School shooting happened, said a commonwealth's attorney who is seeking a life sentence against the suspect.

Commonwealth seeking life in prison in Marshall County High School shooting case

In a motion filed last week, the commonwealth says it intends to seek life in prison without parole.

Lawmakers to hear school safety bill

Kentucky lawmakers will be discussing Senate Bill 1 in Frankfort on Wednesday. The bill aims to keep your kids safe while they're at school.

Civil lawsuits in Marshall County High School shooting heard by judge

Families of Marshall County High School students who were killed or injured in the shooting last year were in court on Tuesday. They were there for the first hearing of two civil lawsuits filed in connection to the shooting.

Civil cases in Marshall County High School shooting expected to be heard Tuesday

We'll have a crew in a Marshall County courtroom on Tuesday as Gabe Parker is expected to go in front of a judge.

Judge to hear criminal and civil lawsuits in Marshall County High School shooting on Friday

The judge will be hearing the civil suits for the first time.

Parents reflect one year after 15-year-old Preston Cope's death

"His life, you can't condense it down to a couple of minutes, but I want to try, because how special he was to us," Brian Cope said of his son, Preston.

GALLERY: Still Marshall Strong

Are you Marshall Strong today? If so, we want to see your photos.

Marshall Strong one year later

After a tragedy, a community becomes stronger. Today marks one year since the Marshall County High School shooting.

Marking one year

It's been one year since two students died and many others were hurt in a tragic shooting at Marshall County High School. Today is another step in the healing process.

Marshall County School District being sued for school shooting

The Marshall County School District is being sued by the families of four students shot at the high school on January 23, 2018.

Marshall County High School shooting voted Kentucky's most important story in 2018

The tragedy that struck Marshall County High School when a gunman opened fire, killing two teenagers and injuring many more, has been voted Kentucky's top news story of 2018.

Hearing date set on witness tampering claim in Marshall County HS shooting case

Has the Marshall County School District tampered with witnesses in the Marshall County High School shooting case? A hearing has been set for February to examine that accusation, made by attorney for shooting suspect Gabriel Parker.

Judge to hear motions in Marshall County High School shooting case Friday

One of the motions accuses the Marshall County School System and its attorney of witness tampering.

Defense files three new motions in MCHS Shooting Case; retired judge weighs in

Gabriel Ross Parker, the suspect in the January Marshall County High School shooting, will be in court this Friday. This will come after motions filed by his attorneys regarding claims of witness tampering.

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