Coverage dated May 10, 2024 to May 11, 2024

Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in airman shooting

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Roger Fortson's supporters, family say the fatal shooting of Fortson was unjustified, while authorities say it was it was in self-defense.

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WOWK Charleston
Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in fatal shooting of Florida airman (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published May 10, 2024
WOWK Charleston's feed description
On the afternoon of May 3, Roger Fortson opened the door of his Florida apartment with a gun in his hand and was immediately shot six times by a sheriff’s deputy responding to a complaint about an argument.
Military Times
Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in airman shooting (opens Military Times)
Published May 11, 2024
Military Times's feed description
Roger Fortson's supporters, family say the fatal shooting of Fortson was unjustified, while authorities say it was it was in self-defense.
Green Field Reporter
Experts say gun alone doesn't justify deadly force in fatal shooting of Florida airman - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published May 11, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
On the afternoon of May 3, Roger Fortson opened the door of his Florida apartment with a gun in his hand and was immediately shot six times by a sheriff’s deputy responding to a complaint about an argument.

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