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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump to File Lawsuit Following Controversial Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson in Florida

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced plans to file a lawsuit against a former sheriff’s deputy and others in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Airman Roger Fortson, which occurred in May 2024. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and discussions about the use of force by law enforcement. Eddie Duran, who previously served as a deputy with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, is accused of shooting Fortson, who …

Former Florida Deputy Incarcerated Following Fatal Shooting of Black U.S. Airman, Court Documents Reveal

Pensacola, Fla. – Former deputy Tyler Wiggins was incarcerated following his indictment in the fatal shooting of Airman Detric Eccleston, according to court documents. The incident, which has stirred significant public interest and discourse on law enforcement conduct, dates back to an altercation on January 25, when Wiggins was still an active officer. Eccleston, who was stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, encountered Wiggins under contentious circumstances that have only partially been illuminated by surveillance …

Tragic Family Loss: Teen Killed in Shooting, Brother of Airman Fatally Shot by Deputy in Florida

Pensacola, Fla. — A tragic pattern of violence has once again touched the family of a slain Florida airman, after his 16-year-old brother was fatally shot this week, according to the family’s attorney. Both brothers were victims of separate, violent incidents over a span of just a few years, deepening the grief for their relatives and sparking calls for a closer examination of gun violence impacting young people. The younger sibling, whose name has been …

Wrong Apartment Shooting: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Tragic Death of U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Roger Fortson

Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The recent tragic death of 23-year-old U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Roger Fortson has sparked outrage and raised questions about police conduct in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has alleged that a sheriff’s deputy mistakenly entered the wrong apartment and fatally shot Fortson during a disturbance response. The incident has once again brought to light the ongoing issue of police brutality and excessive use of force against …

Florida Deputy’s Fatal Shooting of Black Airman Sparks Controversy and Calls for Justice

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Body camera footage released by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office in Florida depicts a deputy firing at a Black man, Roger Fortson, immediately upon his opening the door of his apartment, where he was later found dead. The incident, which took place on May 3, 2024, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement. The video, presented by Sheriff Eric Aden, shows the deputy …