Deputy Fired for Shooting and Killing U.S. Air Force Senior Airman in His Home

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Deputy who shot and killed U.S. Air Force senior airman Roger Fortson in his home has been fired for using deadly force that was deemed not 'objectively reasonable'. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls for full justice and accountability for Fortson, stating the deputy's actions were criminal. Family demands transparency and questions deputy's training.

Key Points

  • Deputy Eddie Duran fired for violating agency policy in shooting Roger Fortson
  • Civil rights attorney Ben Crump criticizes the deputy's actions as criminal
  • Family demands transparency and questions the deputy's training
  • Fortson was an exceptional airman and did not commit any crime

Pros

  • Deputy who used deadly force deemed not 'objectively reasonable' has been fired
  • Calls for full justice and accountability for the victim from civil rights attorney Ben Crump

Cons

  • Tragic incident resulting in the death of an innocent Black man
  • Family deeply affected by the loss and questioning the deputy's training