Bodycam Footage Released of Fatal Shooting of Armed Man in Fort Lauderdale
Incident Details
On December 11, 2022, Fort Lauderdale Police received a call from the family members of Jalen Moore, 22, reporting that he was armed with a gun and was inside a home with other family members, including an infant. The incident occurred in the area of Southwest 25th Avenue and 22nd Avenue.
Bodycam Footage
Bodycam footage shows officers speaking to Moore’s grandfather, who informed them that Moore was having a mental crisis and had a gun inside the house. The grandfather described Moore’s behavior as "delusional, paranoia, and things" and mentioned that he had a pistol.
Confrontation and Shooting
Moore exited the house holding his brother at gunpoint, police said. In the bodycam footage, police are heard repeatedly commanding Moore to drop the gun. Moore ignored the officers’ commands and continued to endanger his brother’s life and the officers’, leading to the officers discharging their firearms to protect Moore’s brother and others present.
Bodycam Footage of the Shooting
The bodycam from one officer shows Moore and his brother walking into view. The officers fire their guns, striking Moore multiple times. He falls to the ground as his brother runs away from the gunfire.
Aftermath
The police department reported that officers rendered life-saving aid to Moore before he was taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Moore’s brother was not physically harmed, nor were any officers. The officers who fired their weapons, Detective Steven Smith, Officer Jose Lopez, and Officer Daniel Rissone, were placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.
Conclusion
The bodycam footage of this incident highlights the complex and sensitive nature of police interactions with individuals experiencing mental health crises. While the officers’ actions were deemed necessary to protect lives, the outcome is tragic and underscores the need for continued training and support for law enforcement in handling these situations.
FAQs
Q: What was the nature of the incident?
A: A 22-year-old man, Jalen Moore, was having a mental crisis and was armed with a gun and holding his brother hostage.
Q: What happened during the incident?
A: Moore ignored police commands to drop the gun and continued to endanger his brother’s life and the officers’, leading to the officers discharging their firearms to protect Moore’s brother and others present.
Q: What was the outcome of the incident?
A: Moore was pronounced dead at Broward Health Medical Center, and his brother was not physically harmed. The officers who fired their weapons were placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.
