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Former Florida Deputy Charged in Fatal Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

Eddie Duran faces manslaughter charges for the death of 23-year-old Fortson, who was holding a legal firearm when shot.

  • Duran, 38, turned himself in and is being held without bond pending trial.
  • Bodycam footage shows Fortson holding a gun at his side when Duran opened fire.
  • Fortson's girlfriend was on a FaceTime call with him during the incident.
  • The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office fired Duran after an internal investigation.
  • Fortson's family and civil rights advocates are calling for justice.
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