Gregory McMichael is a former law enforcement officer from Brunswick, Georgia. He gained national attention in 2020 due to his involvement in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man. McMichael, along with his son, pursued Arbery in their vehicle, believing he was a burglary suspect. In 2021, both McMichael and his son were charged with murder and other offenses related to the incident. The case highlighted issues of racial profiling and self-defense laws in the United States, sparking widespread protests and discussions about systemic racism and justice reform.