NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A decommissioned Metro police officer who’s been charged with murder won't go to trial until 2021.
Andrew Delke is accused of shooting and killing Daniel Hambrick in 2018. He's charged with first-degree murder in the case.
The trial was scheduled for spring 2020, but due to the pandemic, jury selection is now set for February 15, 2021.
Tuesday night, dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil in memory of Hambrick at the public square in downtown Nashville. His family is demanding justice in the case.
Delke, who is currently free on bond, was involved in a foot chase with Hambrick – who he said had a gun. Security video shows Delke square up and shoot Hambrick from behind three times, killing him.
The defense says the officer did his job. However, the District Attorney says he committed murder.
A jury will decide, but I'm told the vast publicity on this case requires a large jury pool – maybe 300 people – and there’s no way to do such a jury selection during the pandemic.
It's also worth noting that all jury trials are on currently on hold in Metro until September, at the earliest.
I’m also told there’s no way of a possible plea deal in the case.
