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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