Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Morey Clemmons
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : Black
Date : 12/18/2024
Location : 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street
City : Boca Raton
County : Palm Beach
State : Florida
Agency : Boca Raton Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Unhoused man killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the Boca Raton Police Department responded to an incident near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street. During this encounter, Officer Michael Super opened fire, killing Morey Clemmons, who was believed to have been unarmed. The circumstances of the killing remain unclear.
Clemmons was known to be experiencing homelessness at the time of the incident. His family described him as a "beautiful man" who struggled with housing instability for years. Clemmons had a history of being targeted by police for petty theft. In a prior incident, he was accused of allegedly throwing a glass bottle at an officer and charged with aggravated assault. Police had a warrant for his arrest related to this alleged incident when he was shot and killed.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation. Officer Michael Super has been placed on "Critical Incident Leave" pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Total Fatalities During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Updated: 01/02/2025
