Officers were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. to an apartment complex on a report of an armed suicidal person. Monolito Ford had reportedly fired at least one shot into the air before police arrived. Three officers responded. The officers encountered Ford, who was armed and began walking toward the officers. After officers ordered him to stop, he reportedly pointed his gun at officers, who shot and killed him.
Agency: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Monolito Ford
Death Date: May 14, 2021
County: Marion
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing