Travis McMichael

Travis McMichael is a former American convicted for his role in the February 2020 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. Alongside his father and a neighbor, he attempted to detain Arbery under suspicion of theft while Arbery was jogging through the neighborhood. When Arbery resisted, Travis McMichael shot him. His actions and trial drew widespread attention and debate over racial bias and vigilante justice. In 2023, Travis McMichael was convicted of murder and other charges related to the incident, highlighting issues of violence, racial profiling, and legal accountability.