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Deadly Force

WPLN News Investigates
In 2018, Andrew Delke, a white Nashville police officer, shot Daniel Hambrick, a Black man, while Hambrick was running away with a gun. Footage went viral. And, for the first time in the city's history, an officer was charged with murder. We delve into the details of the case, while zooming out to central questions about policing and race.
How we reported this story: Reporting for this podcast has spanned two years, starting the night Officer Andrew Delke shot and killed Daniel Hambrick. We conducted more than 15 hours of interviews and reviewed thousands of pages of documents. We spoke with the loved ones of Delke and Hambrick, as well as national policing experts, local activists, and current and former officers at the Metro Nashville Police Department. Learn more...

Plea Deal: What We Know So Far About Andrew Delke’s Agreement

The first Metro Nashville Police Department officer charged with murder for an on-duty killing will not stand trial after all. Jury selection for Andrew Delke’s trial was slated to begin next week. But his attorney says his client has agreed to a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter, which he will formally accept in criminal court.

What Happened Inside The Courtroom And Out As Nashville Officer Took A Plea Deal

Deadly Force host Samantha Max was in court as Andrew Delke took a plea deal. She speaks with WPLN host Nina Cardona about the deal, how the sides agreed to it, and how people have reacted.

Epilogue: A Win For No One

In this episode, we’ll take you through the emotional day in court when former Officer Andrew Delke took a plea deal instead of going to trial.

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