A Fort Lauderdale police officer fatally shot 23-year-old Chad Mabray, Jr. after he brandished a replica gun during an attempted escape in January. Newly released body-worn camera footage captures the critical moments leading up to the shooting, including Mabray running from officers while holding the air-powered weapon, which lacked identifiable markings as a replica.
The confrontation occurred at a Chevron gas station shortly after Mabray fled from a traffic stop attempt earlier that day. The incident marked the second officer-involved shooting in South Florida within a span of ten days, as law enforcement agencies continue investigations into recent violent encounters.
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