Fatal Shooting of U.S. Airman by Florida Deputies Prompts Calls for Transparency

Deputies mistakenly entered the wrong apartment, leading to the shooting of an armed Black airman, sparking demands for a thorough investigation.

Senior Airman Roger Fortson was fatally shot in his Florida apartment after deputies responded to a disturbance call at the wrong address.
The incident occurred while Fortson was on a Facetime call, with no disturbances reported by the caller.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has called for the release of body cam footage to clarify the circumstances leading to Fortson's death.
The shooting has raised concerns about police accountability and the recurrence of similar fatal incidents involving Black individuals.
Investigations are underway by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the local State Attorney’s Office.