The family of Herman Whitfield III has reached a settlement with the city of Indianapolis and six IMPD officers concerning their son’s death while in police custody four years ago.
Gladys Whitfield called 911 on April 25, 2022 to request help for her son while he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Six IMPD officers showed up, leading to an incident that ended with Herman tased and restrained face down until he was unresponsive.
In footage of the incident released by IMPD, Herman can be heard multiple times telling the officers he could not breathe. Herman Whitfield III was pronounced dead at a local hospital within one hour…