In April 2022, Officer Steven Sanchez was involved in the response to a 911 call concerning Herman Whitfield III, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Sanchez, along with other officers, attempted to restrain Whitfield, who was unarmed and naked. During the incident, Sanchez deployed a Taser on Whitfield, and officers held him face down while handcuffing him. Whitfield became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead. The death was ruled a homicide by the Marion County Coroner’s Office. Sanchez was indicted on charges including involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide. In December 2024, he was acquitted of all charges. A civil lawsuit filed by Whitfield’s family against Sanchez and other officers is pending.
Steven Sanchez – Indianapolis Police Department
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