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Michael Wayne Smith

Case from Mcdonough, GA dated Dec 06, 2018

Victim Details

Michael Wayne Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Mcdonough

GA

2018-12-06

33

Michael

Wayne Smith

07/17/2026

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In the waning days of 2018, the community of McDonough, Georgia, mourned the loss of one of its own, 33-year-old Michael Wayne Smith. A seven-year veteran of the Henry County Police Department, Smith was a man described by those who knew him as selfless, humble, and dedicated to his dual roles of protecting his family and the citizens he served. His life was tragically cut short following a violent encounter in the line of duty.

The fatal incident began on the morning of December 6, 2018, ...
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  • Clayton News: Henry Police Officer Michael Smith dies of injuries in line-of-duty shooting
  • https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/1270905
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    I was thinking about the events that led to Officer Michael Smith's tragic passing, and I can't help... ...Read More
    11/05/2023
    I was struck by the bravery Officer Smith showed during such a chaotic situation. Responding to a di... ...Read More
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