Former Florida Deputy Eddie Duran Charged with Manslaughter with a Firearm in Airman's Death

Aug 23, 2024, 05:20 PM

A former Florida sheriff's deputy, Eddie Duran, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of United States Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The incident occurred in May when Fortson was fatally shot in his home in the Florida Panhandle. Authorities have stated that the shooting happened when Fortson opened his apartment door while holding a gun. If convicted, Duran faces up to 30 years in prison.