The incident involving Miami Police Officer Mauricio Delgado raised questions about justifiable force during an altercation with a music festival-goer. While experts state Delgado was likely within his rights to use lethal force if feeling threatened, the unclear context prior to the shooting presents complications. Eyewitness cellphone footage shows Delgado lying on the hood of a car, with police confirming that he was directing traffic when the driver, Menelek Clarke, allegedly disobeyed orders. The absence of body camera footage is also notable since it might offer insights into the unfolding events leading to the shooting.
"I can't see what precipitated it, so I can't speculate," said Dave Magnusson, a former high-ranking Miami police officer and El Portal police chief.
"What I can tell you is that the guy gets out of his car reaching for his waistband, he probably got lucky. He did then follow commands and was taken into custody."
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