Bryan became involved in the incident after he noticed the McMichaels chasing after Arbery, who had been running in the neighborhood. Arbery’s family noted that he was an athlete and often ran to keep in shape.
Bryan joined the chase, taking cell phone video and attempting to block Arbery’s escape with his vehicle.
Gregory and Travis McMichael claim that they recognized Arbery in connection with a string of burglaries in the neighborhood. Gregory McMichael also told police that Arbery had struggled with his son, Travies McMichael, before the gun went off and Arbery was shot.
Bryan did not attempt to intervene on Arbery’s behalf.
In a statement, GBI Director Vic Reynolds, said “As the warrants indicated, he’s charged with an underlying felony and he’s also charged with felony murder. We believe the evidence would indicate his underlying felony helped cause the death of Ahmaud Arbery.”
