Morey Clemmons Obituary, Death – Boca Raton police have identified the man fatally shot by an officer on Wednesday as 39-year-old Morey Clemmons, who was reported to be homeless. The incident occurred along Northwest Second Avenue, between Northwest Second Street and Palmetto Park Road.
Authorities have not provided details about the events leading up to the shooting or what prompted the officer to discharge their weapon. The identity of the officer involved has also not been disclosed, but it has been confirmed that they were unharmed during the encounter.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is overseeing the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of now, police have not released additional information about the incident, leaving questions unanswered about the factors that led to Clemmons’ death.
The shooting marks a rare occurrence in Boca Raton, with the last officer-involved shooting in the city taking place over two years ago. That incident occurred on July 8, 2021, at University Commons on West Glades Road, according to police spokesperson Jessica Desir.
The investigation into the current case is ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the details of the fatal encounter. As the FDLE conducts its inquiry, the community awaits further updates regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the findings of the investigation.