Two Indianapolis officers face trial for the death of Herman Whitfield III during a home encounter in 2022.

Two Indianapolis police officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, are on trial for the death of Herman Whitfield III during a reported mental health crisis at his home in April 2022. The officers are charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, and battery. Whitfield died after being restrained and tasered by the officers. His family has filed a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force. The trial is expected to last five days.

December 02, 2024
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