Speaking to reporters and concerned members of the community, Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett revealed that Michael caught a ride home with several unnamed teens who they believe were the gunmen's true targets.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11747355/Straight-student-18-shot-killed-driving-home-Tennessee-basketball-game.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Visibility on Purchase Knob in Haywood County grew by 30.1 miles from 2005-21 as a result, according to the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality.

Source: https://mountainx.com/news/air-quality-continues-to-improve-but-vigilance-remains-essential/