Justin Cary Ford, 23

March 14, 2011, 9:28 a.m.

Justin Ford, a 23-year-old black man, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy Saturday, March 12, in the 700 block of West El Segundo Boulevard in Harbor Gateway, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ford, who was suspected of brandishing a gun at motorists on El Segundo Boulevard in Willowbrook, led Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on a chase about 3 a.m., according to Sgt. Diane Hecht.

After several minutes, he abandoned his motorcycle in the middle of El Segundo Boulevard just west of the 110 Freeway, removed his helmet and challenged deputies to a fight, she said.

Hecht said deputies fatally shot Ford after he removed what they thought was a handgun from his waist and pointed it at them.

The deputies were not injured, she said. A replica pistol was recovered at the scene.

-- Kate Linthicum

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229 reader comments

What’s Good Bro Bro..
Last time I wrote you was January 11th 2017. So much has happen since then. Let me start by saying that when you was Murdered I was lost bro. God Bless me with a Beautiful Woman to help me cope with the pain. Sad to say I’m lost again. Aug 11, 2017 The Love of my LIFE passed away due to Lupus and MalPractice in the hospital :( We were together for 6 1/2 Wonderful years. I asked her out the day I left the 1st post on here Mar. 14, 2011. She was the Best Woman I’ve ever Had. Not once did I forget about you. It’s been 8 years since you’ve been gone. The pain I felt 8 years ago is back. I wish I could here your Laugh lol.. you was one Funny Cat lol .. I know we all have to go one day, hopefully I can see you on the other side .. I love you Justin..

— Alicestair Noble May 8, 2019 at 4:35 a.m.

Hey you, I was hoping they didn't shut this page down yet but thankfully they haven't.. I see my last message to you didn't get delivered but it's ok because i'm just waiting for you to visit me again in my dream and just tell you myself if you don't get this one.. LOL, how are you friend.. You gotta share with me how it is watching over everyone. Just knowing how much you are loved still and NO1 has or will ever forget you.. Sitting here thinking about us in health class clowning around and woodruff being crazy kids.. To our last convos updating eachother on whats new with us.. At times I don't wanna stop typing and just keep going as if you are on the other end of a laptop and me just waiting for your respond n thats when the tears flow like now.:'( MISS YOU JUSTIN AND WILL NEVER GO AWAY.. LOVE YOU FRIEND.. TTYL <3 :-*

— Trina June 22, 2012 at 5:07 a.m.

Sitting at this laptop thinking of you like always.. I was just on myspace looking at your pics and our silly convos, LOL.. A little over a year and it still seems so unreal.. Soo hard reading these comments because it slaps you with a taste of reality.. The one thing i adore is who you were as a person.. Genuine heart, and a beautiful soul.. Such a dang clown always had every1 laughing.. :-) We've been friends sense what 4th grade and boy we were some crazy kids.. My prayers go to your parents (FAMILY).. This shows just how much of a great son they've raised.. Loved by soo many that LOVE and MISS you.. Even still you keep a smile on all of our faces.. WELL LOVE YOU FRIEND AND MISS YOU SO SOO MUCH.. RESTING.IN.PARADISE Till we clown again...

— Trina April 13, 2012 at 3:10 a.m.

Justin, i don't know where to start. Not a day has gone by that i have not had you on my mind. i come on here often always wanting to tell how much i miss you but never know the words to say. tho i never met them, i hope ur family is doing well especially your mom &siblings. i know how much u cared for them &im sure this still isnt the easiest for any of them. i was driving by bellflower stadium the other day &was brought back to the first time we had met lol you always used to remind me of that night. you had the best memory. agh i miss you more than you know each and every day. that big ol smile and silly little laugh. just wish i could give you a big ol hug again. love ya superman &always thinking about you. take care j. ford

— Krysi Feb. 27, 2012 at 10:02 p.m.

Justin even though we lost touch for a while i could honestly never forget you. You were truely one of a kind, you were one i looked up to, someone i confided in and someone i could trust. Justin Ford you were one who i thought had the world in his hands, had the world all figured out and things came easy to. When i was a kid i wanted to be just like you, but you told me one thing the last time i saw you, you said "I am expecting great things from you" and i never forgot it. Now that you arent here with me, i know your in a better place and youre gonna smile down at me from time to time. I also know that no matter what your gonna look out for me like you always use to. Justin you will be truely missed and never forgotten!
R.I.P. BIG BRO I NEVER HAD...
- lil tony

— Tony A. Williams Jr. March 14, 2011 at 2:26 p.m.