Former Florida Deputy Acquitted in Airman Roger Fortson Shooting

An Okaloosa County jury acquitted former deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter with a firearm — unlawful shooting — after two hours' deliberation ending a four-day trial. Duran faced up to 30 years for shooting Black Air Force airman Roger Fortson, 23, in his Fort Walton Beach apartment in May 2024 during a false disturbance call, captured on body camera.