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Florida Deputy Fired for Unjustified Shooting of Black Airman

Internal investigation finds deadly force used against Roger Fortson violated agency policy and was not warranted.

  • Deputy Eddie Duran shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson in his apartment on May 3.
  • Duran was responding to a disturbance call but went to the wrong apartment.
  • Investigation concluded Fortson did not pose a threat and did not resist.
  • Body camera footage showed Fortson holding a gun pointed at the ground.
  • Civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls for criminal charges against Duran.
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