The family of Ezell Ford, whose fatal shooting became a local rallying cry against police killings, held a memorial service Saturday afternoon to observe the one-year anniversary of his death.
The service was held at Inglewood Park Cemetery and attended by friends and family.
The 25-year-old African American man, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, was killed during a confrontation with Los Angeles police officers on Aug. 11, 2014.
Ford was walking down a gang-plagued, drug-infested block with his hands in his pockets when he was stopped by police.
LAPD Officer Sharlton Wampler said he got into a life-and-death struggle with Ford, who was wrestling over the officer's gun.