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Former deputy charged with manslaughter in death of airman Roger Fortson

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The charges are one count of manslaughter with a firearm, with a maximum sentence of 30 years. The court will be issuing a warrant for Durant's arr...

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NBC News
Fired Florida deputy who killed Roger Fortson is charged with manslaughter (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 22, 2024
NBC News's feed description
The since-fired Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot an Air Force senior airman in his home in May has been charged with manslaughter, authorities said Friday.
Tampa Bay Times
Ex-deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of airman, prosecutor says (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
Eddie Duran could face up to 30 years in prison for the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Former deputy charged with manslaughter in death of airman Roger Fortson (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Aug 23, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
The charges are one count of manslaughter with a firearm, with a maximum sentence of 30 years. The court will be issuing a warrant for Durant's arr...
Newsweek
Major update in US Airman Roger Fortson's death: Fired deputy charged (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
The Okaloosa County Florida deputy sheriff that fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson has been charged with manslaughter
Military.com
Florida Deputy Who Fatally Shot Airman Roger Fortson Will Face Manslaughter Charge, Family Attorneys Say (opens Military.com)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Military.com's feed description
A Florida sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Air Force special operations Senior Airman Roger Fortson in his apartment in May will face a manslaughter charge, according to the family's attorney.
The Guardian
Florida police officer charged with manslaughter over Black airman’s killing (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 22, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Eddie Duran charged over death of Roger Fortson, who was shot multiple times when he opened apartment door
NPR
The ex-Florida deputy who killed Roger Fortson has been charged with manslaughter (opens NPR)
Published Aug 22, 2024
NPR's feed description
Eddie Duran, a former deputy with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, shot Fortson, 23, multiple times on May 3 in response to a disturbance call at Fortson's apartment. Duran was fired on May 31.
New York Times
Former Florida Deputy Who Killed Airman Is Charged With Manslaughter (opens New York Times)
Published Aug 22, 2024
New York Times's feed description
Eddie Duran fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3 when he opened his apartment door, holding a gun pointed to the ground.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Former deputy charged with manslaughter in Florida shooting death of airman Roger Fortson (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Aug 22, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Former Deputy Eddie Duran has been charged with manslaughter in the Florida shooting death of airman Roger Fortson earlier this year.
Black Enterprise
Former Florida Deputy Charged With Manslaughter In Killing Of Black Airman Roger Fortson (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Black Enterprise's feed description
Eddie Duran, the former Okaloosa County sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Roger Fortson, has been charged with manslaughter

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