Michigan Trooper Cleared After Fatal Smyrna Traffic Stop Shooting

A fatal traffic stop occurred in Smyrna early Friday morning when police stopped a suspected stolen U-Haul near Concord Road and McLinden Avenue, resulting in the death of the driver. The driver and his fiancée were reportedly living in the U-Haul with their two children after being evicted. Authorities, including Smyrna Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are actively investigating the incident. Separately, in Michigan, the Attorney General cleared a Michigan State Police Trooper who fatally shot Stephen Wagara-Mason during a May 2025 traffic stop after Mason shot the Trooper first; the AG ruled the Trooper's actions were justified under self-defense laws. Both cases highlight the complexities and dangers law enforcement face during traffic stops, particularly involving suspected stolen vehicles or escalated violence. The Smyrna case remains under investigation with developing details.