Fatal Shooting of U.S. Airman by Florida Deputy
Florida sheriff's deputy fired for fatally shooting U.S. airman in his home after bodycam footage showed no hostile movements from the victim. The incident was deemed tragic and unnecessary by the sheriff's office.
Key Points
- Deputy Eddie Duran fired for unreasonable use of deadly force
- Airman Roger Fortson, 23, shot six times without making any hostile movements
- Incident occurred during a response to a domestic violence call
Pros
- Transparency through the release of bodycam footage
- Accountability as the deputy was fired for unreasonable use of force
Cons
- Loss of life of an innocent U.S. airman
- Tragic incident that could have been avoided