The Michigan Attorney General has concluded its review of the May 16, 2025, officer-involved shooting that left 41-year-old Stephen Wangara-Mason of Detroit dead.
The Department determined the Michigan State Police trooper acted in self-defense and defense of others and will not face charges. New video obtained exclusively by MDN captures the moments where’s trooper was shot and when he returned fire.
According to the findings, the trooper stopped Mason’s vehicle after observing it speeding southbound on M-10 in Detroit and learning the truck was uninsured. Both exited the freeway at Wyoming Avenue and came to a stop along the service drive. Mason, still seated in his vehicle, admitted his insurance had lapsed but handed over his registration.
When the paper drifted beneath the vehicle, Mason did not exit to retrieve it, telling the trooper he didn’t need it.…