Florida sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran fired for unreasonable use of deadly force, killing Air Force service member Roger Fortson.

Florida sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran fired for shooting and killing Air Force service member Roger Fortson during a disturbance call at Fortson's home. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office concluded that Duran's use of deadly force was not objectively reasonable and violated agency policy. The fatal shooting took place on May 3, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

May 31, 2024
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