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Mother Demands Justice for Son Shot by Deputy

2/11/2026

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  • Chantemekki Fortson, mother of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, seeks accountability nearly two years after his fatal shooting by a Florida deputy.
  • At a news conference, Chantemekki Fortson said she wants her son's memory to endure and for answers about the incident.
  • Deputy Eddie Duran, who shot Roger Fortson, faces manslaughter charges.
  • Attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, emphasized the emotional toll of waiting for justice.