On May 27, 2025, a 21-year-old man, Menelek Emmanuel Clarke, was injured in a police shooting in downtown Miami during the Best of the Best Caribbean music festival near Bayfront Park. According to the Miami Police Department, Clarke used his car to strike an officer directing traffic around 10:30 p.m. CEST, prompting the officer to fire his weapon in response. Clarke Animated posts on X reported the incident, which occurred on a Sunday, during a busy festival period. Clarke was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The officer involved was unharmed but placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, as per standard protocol. The event drew significant attention due to the large crowd at the festival, which featured performances by notable Caribbean artists. Authorities confirmed the incident was isolated, with no ongoing threat to the public.
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