LAPD says that on Aug. 11, shortly after 8:10 p.m., two anti-gang officers shot Ford after a struggle ensued during an "investigative stop" and they claim that Ford tried to grab one of their firearms. Witnesses disputed the police story.
Victim's Name: Ezell Ford
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 11, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban