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Forensic Review Finds West Palm Beach Officer Was Shot by Fellow Officer

A forensic review led the department to confirm friendly fire, leaving the shooter's identity plus any internal inquiry undisclosed.

Overview

  • Police said Tuesday that ballistic analysis showed Officer Cristian Caraballo was unintentionally struck by a colleague during an Oct. 7 exchange of gunfire.
  • Investigators say Emmanuel Keevon Dashan McRae, 22, fired on officers, later surrendered, and still faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.
  • ShotSpotter recorded 22 gunshots in two separate bursts, according to a probable cause affidavit detailing the encounter.
  • Caraballo was hit in the lower-back area of his ballistic vest, was hospitalized, and was released the same day.
  • The department has not identified the officer who fired the round, provided that officer’s status, or said whether an internal investigation is underway.