Ex-deputy acquitted in shooting of Black airman Roger Fortson

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 18:07 · Archive

A Florida jury has acquitted ex-deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Air Force airman Roger Fortson.

A Florida jury has acquitted former sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Black Air Force airman Roger Fortson. The shooting occurred after authorities responded to a false report of a domestic disturbance at Fortson's apartment. Fortson was shot when he opened his door holding a gun.

The Okaloosa county jury deliberated for approximately two hours before reaching its verdict on Thursday, acquitting the 38-year-old Duran. Had he been convicted, he faced up to 30 years in prison for manslaughter with a firearm.

How it is being reported

• Florida jury finds ex-sheriff’s deputy not guilty in shooting death of Black air force airmanGuardian World · 3 Oct, 17:44
• Fired deputy acquitted of manslaughter in US Airman Roger Fortson’s shooting deathIndependent World · 2 Oct, 21:19

In this story: Eddie Duran · Roger Fortson · Okaloosa county · Florida

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