Ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of an airman at his home, prosecutor says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of an airman at his home, prosecutor says

LA Times  

Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was killed after opening the door to his apartment. Authorities say Duran had been directed to Fortson’s apartment in Fort Walton Beach in response to a domestic disturbance report that turned out to be false. Duran met an apartment manager who directed him to Fortson’s fourth-floor unit, telling him there had been frequent arguments, the deputy’s body camera video shows. After the third knock, she said Fortson told her, “I’m gonna go grab my gun because I don’t know who that is.” When Fortson opened the door holding his gun, Duran said, “Step back,” and then two seconds later began firing. Only then did the deputy yell, “Drop the gun!” Fortson replied, “It’s over there.” The deputy called for paramedics, but Fortson died a short time later at the hospital.

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Fired Florida deputy freed on bond in fatal shooting of Black airman
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fired Florida deputy freed on bond in fatal shooting of Black airman

Associated Press  

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A judge allowed bond Thursday for a Florida sheriff’s deputy who was fired and charged with manslaughter after shooting a U.S. Air Force senior airman at the Black man’s apartment door. Duran’s body camera recorded him shooting 23-year-old Roger Fortson on May 3 immediately after Fortson opened the door while holding a handgun pointed at …

Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A judge denied bond on Tuesday for a …

Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman

LA Times  

This image taken from video provided by the First Judicial Circuit of Florida shows Eddie Duran in a holding room separate from court in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on Tuesday. A judge denied bond on Tuesday for a fired deputy in the shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who answered his apartment door while holding a gun …

Prosecutor says ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of an airman at his home
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Prosecutor says ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of an airman at his home

Associated Press  

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A Florida sheriff’s deputy was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, launching a rarely seen criminal case against a Florida law officer after a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman was killed after answering his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground. Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran, 38, was charged in …

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home

Associated Press  

A Florida Panhandle sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot an airman at his home while holding a handgun pointed to the ground, saying the deputy’s life was never in danger and he should not have fired his weapon. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy Eddie Duran, who fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3 …

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot Black airman in his home
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot Black airman in his home

LA Times  

Chantemekki Fortson holds a photo of her late son, Roger Fortson, a U.S. Air Force senior airman, during a news conference in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., this month. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy Eddie Duran, who fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3 after responding to a domestic violence call and being directed to Fortson’s apartment. …

The Florida deputy who shot U.S. airman Roger Fortson has been fired
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Florida deputy who shot U.S. airman Roger Fortson has been fired

NPR  

The Florida deputy who shot U.S. airman Roger Fortson has been fired Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael A. McCoy Michael A. McCoy The Florida deputy who shot and killed 23-year-old Roger Fortson in his home earlier this month has been fired. In a news release Friday, the Okaloosa County, Fla., Sheriff’s Department said that Deputy Eddie Duran was fired …

What to know about airman Roger Fortson’s fatal shooting by a Florida sheriff’s deputy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about airman Roger Fortson’s fatal shooting by a Florida sheriff’s deputy

Associated Press  

The fatal shooting of Roger Fortson by a Florida sheriff’s deputy when the Air Force senior airman opened his door armed with a handgun pointed down happened almost a month ago, but the information released so far hasn’t clarified why the officer was directed to his apartment. Ben Crump, the family’s attorney, has called the shooting “an unjustifiable killing,” and …

What to know about airman Roger Fortson's fatal shooting by a Florida sheriff's deputy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about airman Roger Fortson's fatal shooting by a Florida sheriff's deputy

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The fatal shooting of Roger Fortson by a …

Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy
10 months ago

Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy

LA Times  

Chantemekki Fortson, the mother of slain airman Roger Fortson, and other family members look at Fortson’s casket at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., on Friday. Hundreds of Air Force members in dress blues joined Roger Fortson’s family, friends and others at a suburban Atlanta megachurch to pay their final respects to the Black senior airman, who was …

Florida Sheriff Releases Bodycam Video Of Airman Fatally Shot By Deputy
10 months, 1 week ago

Florida Sheriff Releases Bodycam Video Of Airman Fatally Shot By Deputy

Huff Post  

Chantemekki Fortson, mother of Roger Fortson, a senior airman, holds a photo of her son at a news conference Thursday with other family members and attorney Ben Crump, right, and Pensacola attorney Brian Barr, left, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Gerald Herbert/Associated Press The Florida sheriff released body camera footage on Thursday showing a deputy fatally shooting Roger Fortson, a …

Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says
10 months, 1 week ago

Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says

Associated Press  

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Just two days before a sheriff’s deputy in Florida shot him dead, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson called home to find out what his 10-year-old sister wanted for her birthday. “He was trying to give me everything that I never could get for myself,” his mother, Chantemekki Fortson, said Thursday at a news …

Killing of an airman by Florida deputy is among cases of Black people being shot in their homes
10 months, 1 week ago

Killing of an airman by Florida deputy is among cases of Black people being shot in their homes

Associated Press  

The fatal shooting of a U.S. Air Force airman at his off-base apartment in the Florida Panhandle by a sheriff’s deputy brings to mind other instances of Black people being killed by law enforcement in their own homes as they’re going about their day. Here are some other cases: BOTHAM JEAN Botham Jean, a 26-year-old Black man, was fatally shot …

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
10 months, 1 week ago

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

The Independent  

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Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
10 months, 1 week ago

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday. The woman said Fortson was on the ground, saying, “I can’t breathe,” …

Air Force IDs airman shot and killed by Florida police
10 months, 1 week ago

Air Force IDs airman shot and killed by Florida police

Associated Press  

More about this case: The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson will participate in a news conference to call for transparency in the investigation. FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force said an airman based at the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was shot and killed Friday during an incident involving a sheriff’s deputy. Senior Airman …

Florida deputy’s legal team says he didn’t have an obligation to stop Parkland school shooter
1 year, 2 months ago

Florida deputy’s legal team says he didn’t have an obligation to stop Parkland school shooter

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy is claiming he had no legal duty to confront the gunman who murdered 17 people and wounded 17 others at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School nearly six years ago, his attorney argued Monday. The legal team representing Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit brought …

Florida deputy didn’t follow extensive training during Parkland school massacre, supervisor says
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida deputy didn’t follow extensive training during Parkland school massacre, supervisor says

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy didn’t follow his extensive training on how to stop an active shooter when he didn’t confront the killer who murdered 17 people at a Parkland high school, a former training commander testified Thursday. Former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson had undergone training both in a video simulator and with live actors …

Young deputy in Florida fatally shot by friendly fire
2 years, 5 months ago

Young deputy in Florida fatally shot by friendly fire

Associated Press  

POLK CITY, Fla. — A 21-year deputy appeared to have been fatally shot by friendly fire from deputies with whom he was serving a warrant in central Florida early Tuesday, authorities said. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Deputy Blane Lane was shot in the left arm and chest at a trailer in Polk City, Florida, …

Florida officer’s convictions upheld in fatal shooting
3 years, 4 months ago

Florida officer’s convictions upheld in fatal shooting

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court rejected the appeal of a police officer convicted of manslaughter and attempted murder for the fatal shooting of a Black motorist whose car had broken down on an interstate off-ramp. In a two-paragraph statement, the court said it would not consider the appeal filed by fired Palm Beach Gardens officer Nouman Raja, …

Ex-deputy charged with manslaughter in white teen’s death
3 years, 5 months ago

Ex-deputy charged with manslaughter in white teen’s death

Associated Press  

— A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy was charged Friday with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a white teenager whose death has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists. A special prosecutor announced the felony charge against Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. Jesse Brittain, the …

Cases in which police officers were charged in shootings
6 years, 6 months ago

Cases in which police officers were charged in shootings

Associated Press  

DALLAS — A white former police officer has been convicted of murder in Texas for fatally shooting a black, unarmed teenager while on duty. — Chicago: Officer Marco Proano was sentenced to five years in prison for using excessive force after shooting at a stolen car in 2013, injuring two black teenagers. — Cincinnati: University of Cincinnati Police Officer Raymond …

Cases in which police officers were charged in shootings
6 years, 8 months ago

Cases in which police officers were charged in shootings

Associated Press  

A white police officer, Michael Rosfeld, was charged Wednesday with criminal homicide in the fatal shooting last week of an unarmed black teenager who fled a traffic stop in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. — North Charleston, South Carolina: After killing 50-year-old Walter Scott in 2015, Officer Michael Slager pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges. — Cincinnati: University of Cincinnati Police …

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