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Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US airman

Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson at the door of Fortson’s apartment in May 2024.

2 months ago

Space Force telescope proposal on Hawaii volcano meets Maui opposition

The U.S. Space Force and Air Force want to build a new facility on the top of Haleakala, Maui's highest peak, to track objects in space.

13 months ago

Mother of airman killed by Florida deputy says firing is not justice

An attorney for Senior Airman Roger Fortson's mother said an Okaloosa County sheriff's deputy should also be charged in Fortson's killing.

13 months ago

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot senior airman

A Florida sheriff fired the deputy who fatally shot Roger Fortson, saying the deputy's life was never in danger and he shouldn't have fired his weapon.

13 months ago

What to know about airman Roger Fortson’s fatal shooting

Information released so far by authorities hasn’t clarified why a Florida sheriff's deputy was directed to the senior airman's apartment.

13 months ago

Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door

Family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson "remain adamant" that an Okaloosa County Sherriff's deputy had the wrong apartment when he was shot and killed May 3.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

14 months ago