U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot by deputies in his apartment after they burst into the wrong unit, raising questions about police actions and transparency in the investigation. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump involved in the case.
Key Points
Deputies fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson in his apartment after bursting into the wrong unit
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump involved in the case, demanding transparency in the investigation
Similarities drawn to other cases of police shootings of Black individuals in their homes
Pros
Awareness raised about police shootings involving responding to wrong addresses
Cons
Tragic loss of life
Questions raised about police actions and transparency