What happened: The use of deadly force by a Boca Raton police officer who fatally sh0t a 39-year-old man in 2024 was legally justified, according to the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office.
Background: The Boca Raton Police Department announced Tuesday that it will move forward with an administrative review of the December 2024 officer-involved sh00ting after the state investigation was completed. 18, 2024, Boca Raton Police Officer Michael Super fired his weapon during an encounter with Morey Clemmons near 50 NW Second Avenue.
Clemmons died at the scene, according to previous reports. Following department protocol, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement responded to the scene and conducted an independent investigation.
FDLE then provided its findings to the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. 26, the State Attorney’s Office notified Boca Raton police that, after reviewing the FDLE investigation, prosecutors concluded Super’s use of deadly force was “objectively reasonable under the circumstances and his actions were legally justified.” With the criminal investigation complete, the department will now conduct its own administrative review.
Authorities said the administrative review is separate from the criminal investigation and will examine the circumstances surrounding the sh00ting, as well as whether department policies and procedures were followed. “Officer-involved shootings have a profound impact not only on those directly involved, but also their families and the broader community,” Boca Raton Police Chief Jarad Phelps said.
“The Boca Raton Police Services Department remains committed to transparency and will continue to share information as the process moves forward.” The department previously identified Super as the officer involved in the sh00ting but had not released details about what led to the use of deadly force.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
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Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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