Florida Deputy Fired After Fatal Shooting of Black Airman
TL;DR Summary
A Florida sheriff's deputy, Eddie Duran, has been fired for fatally shooting Black US airman Roger Fortson in his own home, with investigators finding the use of deadly force unjustified. Fortson, who was not committing any crime, was shot despite his gun being pointed at the ground. The incident is under further investigation, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls for criminal charges against Duran.
Topics:nation#crime-and-justice#florida#law-enforcement#police-shooting#racial-justice#wrongful-death
- Florida deputy who killed Black air force member in his own home fired The Guardian US
- Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office fires deputy involved in fatal Air Force Airman shooting WEAR
- Okaloosa County deputy who shot Airman Roger Fortson has been fired WKRG News 5
- Florida Deputy Who Fatally Shot Airman Is Fired The New York Times
- Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman fired after sheriff's investigation NBC News
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
5
Time Saved
3 min
vs 4 min read
Condensed
90%
650 → 65 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The Guardian US