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Teen Brother of Slain Airman Fatally Shot Near Atlanta

The Fortson family faces another tragedy just months after the fatal police shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson in Florida.

  • Andre Fortson, 16, was found dead in the breezeway of a DeKalb County apartment complex.
  • Police report two groups exchanged gunfire, resulting in the teenager's death.
  • A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
  • Roger Fortson was killed by a Florida deputy in May, leading to the deputy's dismissal.
  • The family is being represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
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