Gregory McMichael

Gregory McMichael is a former U.S. law enforcement officer who, along with his son Travis McMichael, was involved in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in 2012 and the deadly confrontation with Ahmaud Arbery in 2020. The McMICHAELs claimed they acted to protect their neighborhood by pursuing individuals they suspected of criminal activity. Their actions and subsequent legal proceedings garnered national attention, raising discussions about vigilantism, race, and justice. Both were ultimately convicted of crimes related to the deaths, highlighting the consequences of taking law enforcement into one’s own hands without proper authority.