Jacksonville, FL — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy is currently in custody, facing serious charges in the death of a Black U.S. Airman, according to recent court filings. The incident, which has ignited discussions around justice and accountability, involves the former deputy who is accused of fatally shooting the serviceman during an altercation at a … Read more
Crestview, Florida – A deputy in Okaloosa County, Florida has been terminated from his position after fatally shooting a Black U.S. Air Force airman, Roger Fortson. The incident, which occurred on May 3, resulted in Deputy Eddie Duran firing six shots at 23-year-old Fortson within seconds of him opening his apartment door. An internal affairs … Read more
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A tragic incident involving a sheriff’s deputy in Fort Walton Beach, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump, has resulted in the shooting and death of 23-year-old U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The case has stirred up emotions, particularly within the Black community, where police violence serves as a … Read more
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Body camera footage released by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office shed light on the fatal shooting of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson by a deputy in his apartment on May 3, 2024. The incident, captured on video, has sparked controversy and outcry from Fortson’s family and their legal … Read more