In April 2022, Officer Adam Ahmad responded to a 911 call regarding Herman Whitfield III, a Black man experiencing a mental health crisis at his parents’ home. During the encounter, Ahmad, along with other officers, attempted to restrain Whitfield, who was naked and unarmed. Ahmad used a Taser on Whitfield, and officers then held him face down on the floor while handcuffing him. Whitfield became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Marion County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide, citing cardiopulmonary arrest due to law enforcement subdual, prone restraint, and conducted electrical weapon use. Ahmad was indicted on charges including involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide. In December 2024, he was acquitted of all charges. Whitfield’s family has filed a civil lawsuit against Ahmad and other officers, alleging excessive force.