Published On: Sat, Jun 1st, 2024

Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman fired after sheriff’s investigation


The Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a U.S. Air Force airman during a response to report of a disturbance has been fired, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

An internal investigation of the May 3 shooting found Deputy Eddie Duran’s use of deadly force that ended in the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson was not reasonable, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

“The objective facts do not support the use of deadly force as an appropriate response to Mr….



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